Heute ist der 14.12.2025
Datum: 14.12.2025 - Source 1 (https://www.oe24.at/digital/elon-musk-geht-300-millionen-deal-mit-telegram-ein/635157771):
- Telegram hat eine Zusammenarbeit mit Elon Musks KI-Unternehmen xAI angekündigt.
- Im Fokus steht die Integration des KI-Chatbots Grok in die Telegram-App.
- Grok war bisher ausschließlich auf der Plattform X (ehemals Twitter) verfügbar.
- Die Zusammenarbeit ist zunächst auf ein Jahr angelegt.
- Telegram erhält eine Zahlung von 300 Millionen US-Dollar (ca. 275 Millionen Euro).
- Telegram wird 50 Prozent der Einnahmen aus xAI-Abonnements innerhalb der App erhalten.
- Telegram hat über eine Milliarde aktive Nutzer pro Monat.
- Grok wird die erste externe Plattform sein, auf der der Chatbot verfügbar ist.
- Telegram verzeichnete 2024 einen Jahresgewinn von 540 Millionen US-Dollar (ca. 495 Millionen Euro).
- Der Umsatz von Telegram betrug 1,4 Milliarden US-Dollar (ca. 1,28 Milliarden Euro), eine Vervierfachung im Vergleich zum Vorjahr.
- Die Kooperation mit xAI könnte das Wachstum von Telegram weiter unterstützen.
Source 2 (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxvr3n7wlxo):
- Telegram announced a partnership with Elon Musk's AI company, xAI.
- Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, stated the deal will distribute the AI assistant Grok to over a billion users and integrate it into Telegram's apps.
- The partnership is set to last for one year.
- Telegram will receive $300 million in cash and equity from xAI.
- Telegram will also earn 50% of revenue from xAI subscriptions sold via its platform.
- Durov emphasized the partnership with the phrase "Together, we win!" on social media.
- Durov was arrested in France in August 2024 for allegedly failing to moderate the app to reduce criminality.
- Critics have labeled Telegram as the "dark web in your pocket" due to reported criminal activity on the platform.
- Durov denied accusations of not cooperating with law enforcement regarding issues like drug trafficking and child sexual abuse content.
- Telegram has rejected claims that its moderation policies are inadequate.
- Elon Musk has diverse tech interests, including Neuralink and SpaceX.
- Musk played a significant role in the administration of former US President Donald Trump and campaigned for his election.
- Analysts suggest Musk's political involvement may be affecting Tesla's sales.
- Musk is a co-founder of OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, but left amid disagreements with CEO Sam Altman.
- Musk attempted to buy OpenAI earlier this year but was unsuccessful.
- Musk aims to develop xAI as a competitor to OpenAI and other industry leaders.
- In March, Musk announced the acquisition of X (formerly Twitter), valuing xAI at $80 billion.
Source 3 (https://techstartups.com/2025/03/26/elon-musks-grok-ai-joins-telegram-gaining-access-to-over-1-billion-users-a-new-era-for-search-and-chat/):
- Elon Musk's chatbot, Grok, developed by xAI, is now available on Telegram.
- Announcement made in March 2025.
- Telegram has over 1 billion monthly active users, as confirmed by CEO Pavel Durov.
- Grok is included for free with Telegram Premium subscriptions.
- Grok is known for its sarcastic and sharp-tongued responses.
- This integration marks Grok's first major expansion beyond Musk-owned platforms (X, standalone app, xAI website).
- Grok can scan X posts and web results in real-time, enhancing its utility in group chats and coding assistance.
- The integration aims to increase Telegram's value and potentially convert free users to paid subscriptions.
- Users have expressed concerns about privacy and security risks associated with Grok's integration.
- Grok has made controversial statements, including political comments, which have sparked discussions about its reliability.
- The AI landscape is competitive, with Grok entering a market that includes OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Meta's AI projects.
- Currently, only Telegram Premium users can access Grok; no information on a potential public rollout.
- Regulatory scrutiny is anticipated, particularly from India's IT Ministry regarding Grok's responses.