Telegram & Elon Musk’s xAI Bring Grok Chatbot to 1B Users

In a major tech partnership set to shake up the AI and messaging space, Telegram has announced a one-year agreement with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, to bring its cutting-edge chatbot, Grok, to Telegram’s massive global user base.

Starting this summer, Telegram users will gain access to Grok — one of the most advanced AI chatbots on the market — fully integrated across all Telegram apps. This move promises to deliver powerful new features and experiences to Telegram’s more than 1 billion users worldwide.

Strengthening Telegram’s Financial Muscle

The partnership isn’t just about technology — it’s also a major financial boost for Telegram. Under the terms of the agreement, Telegram will receive $300 million in a combined package of cash and equity from xAI. On top of that, Telegram will earn 50% of the revenue generated from xAI subscriptions sold via the Telegram platform.

“This partnership not only enhances the AI capabilities available to our users, but it also significantly strengthens Telegram’s financial position,” said Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in the announcement.

What This Means for Users

By integrating Grok, Telegram aims to deliver a new level of intelligent interaction inside its messaging ecosystem — from smarter chatbots and virtual assistants to next-level community management tools and user engagement features.

With Grok’s arrival, Telegram is positioning itself at the forefront of the AI wave sweeping across consumer platforms, while also securing new revenue streams that could support its long-term growth and innovation ambitions.

Telegram + Grok = A Winning Combination



In Durov’s words: “Telegram + Grok =.”

This partnership marks one of the most high-profile collaborations in the AI and messaging world and could set the stage for a new era of AI-powered communication across global platforms.