According to TechCrunch AI, xAI acquired the domain name “dot.com” prior to OpenAI’s launch of its new AI agent, Dots, on Tuesday. The domain now redirects visitors to the download page for xAI’s Grok chatbot. The timing led many online to interpret the move as xAI trolling OpenAI’s announcement.
Why it matters
The episode reflects the competitive dynamic between xAI, led by Elon Musk, and OpenAI, including their overlapping products in the AI agent and chatbot space.
Who should care
Readers following the rivalry between major AI companies and the launch of OpenAI’s Dots agent and xAI’s Grok chatbot.