News Summary

Telegram, the end-to-end encrypted messaging app, has announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, to integrate the Grok chatbot across its platform. The deal, valued at $300 million in cash and equity, will bring AI-powered enhancements such as smart text editing, chat summaries, document digests, and more to over one billion Telegram users. This partnership is set to strengthen Telegram’s financial position by also sharing 50% of the revenue generated from xAI subscriptions sold through its platform. While the agreement is still pending final formalities, the integration is expected to begin in summer 2025, coinciding with Telegram’s milestone of surpassing 15 million paid Premium subscribers.