Grok, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed under Elon Musk’s tech ecosystem, is now available on Telegram. The expansion was officially announced in a March 26 post on X formerly Twitter), marking Grok’s first significant move beyond the X platform. Elon Musk said on X “Grok now on Telegram.”
According to Grok, the chatbot is only available to Telegram users with a premium subscription. Users can start chatting by searching for “GrokAI” on Telegram. However, features like “Think” and “DeepSearch” are still tied to the X platform or the standalone Grok app. This move comes as Telegram hits a significant milestone in its user base.
On March 19, the social messaging application founder Pavel Durov shared that Telegram now has over 1 billion monthly active users. This surge makes it the world’s third-largest messaging platform after WhatsApp, and China’s WeChat. Durov also noted rising engagement levels. On average, users now open the app 21 times a day and spend around 41 minutes daily.
Telegram’s financials reflect this growth, with the platform generating $547 million in profit during 2024. He highlighted Telegram’s independence and steady rise, contrasting it with larger rivals. According to him: “Ahead of us stands only WhatsApp — a cheap, watered-down imitation of Telegram. For years, they’ve tried to copy us while burning billions on lobbying and PR to slow us down. They failed. Telegram grew, became profitable, and — unlike our competitor — retained its independence.”
Grok’s expansion is part of a broader trend among AI companies. More chatbots are branching out from their original platforms to capture new markets. In late 2024, OpenAI introduced
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