xAI Merges with X- Elon Musk Combines xAI and X in Strategic Acquisition
xAI Merges with X– Elon Musk recently announced that xAI, the company behind Grok, has acquired X (formerly known as Twitter) in an all-stock transaction. This move consolidates Musk’s tech ventures, valuing xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion. The acquisition comes at a significant discount compared to Musk’s original purchase of Twitter for $44 billion in April 2022. By October 2024, X’s valuation had dropped drastically to approximately $9.4 billion, a 77% decrease from its purchase price.
Despite this steep drop, Musk’s new valuation of $33 billion for X has raised eyebrows. The deal merges xAI’s advanced AI capabilities with X’s extensive user base. Elon Musk stated, “Today, we officially take the step to combine the data, models, compute, distribution, and talent. This combination will unlock immense potential by blending xAI’s advanced AI capability and expertise with X’s massive reach.”
The acquisition comes at a time when social media competition is heating up, with Meta’s Threads and Bluesky aiming to capture X’s user base. Elon Musk has been vocal about his plans for xAI, which was launched in July 2023. One of the major features of xAI’s AI model, Grok, is its use of X user data, which can be turned off but is set as the default for user accounts. This integration of AI with user data is expected to offer smarter, more meaningful experiences for X’s over 600 million active users.
While Musk aims to innovate and expand his digital empire, critics have questioned the true value of the acquisition, with some mocking the valuation. Tech reporter Ryan Mac humorously compared the deal to selling a 2008 Honda Accord to oneself for $1 million. Despite the skepticism, Musk remains focused on his mission to “understand reality” and create a digital space that advances knowledge and truth.
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