In a bold move that fuses artificial intelligence with encrypted messaging, Elon Musk’s xAI has struck a $300 million deal with Telegram to integrate its AI assistant, Grok, into the platform. The agreement grants Telegram access to xAI’s technology for one year and includes a revenue-sharing model that gives the messaging app 50% of subscription income generated via its platform. Telegram, led by the often-controversial Pavel Durov, joins a growing cohort of social platforms embedding AI into user experiences.