Elon Musk's xAI Acquires dot.com Domain Following OpenAI's Dots Launch
· Technology · TechCrunch
Elon Musk's AI venture xAI has acquired the dot.com domain name, which currently redirects users to the download page for the Grok chatbot app. Domain ownership records show the web address was transferred in July, just months before OpenAI launched its always-on AI agent named Dots on Tuesday. The timing has fueled widespread internet speculation that the domain purchase was a deliberate prank targeting OpenAI's product rollout. While the dot.com acquisition has drawn online amusement, xAI does not own the bot.com address or the more direct dots.com domain. Representatives for xAI have been approached for comment regarding the strategic purpose of the domain transfer.
Why it matters
The domain acquisition highlights the high-stakes branding rivalry and playful public posturing between major artificial intelligence competitors Elon Musk and OpenAI.
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