Musk’s AI Startup Behind Grok to Get $18 Billion Valuation. Will It Leapfrog OpenAI?

As a seasoned crypto investor with a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, I find Musk’s xAI venture an intriguing development in the ever-evolving AI landscape. The recent $6 billion funding round for xAI has catapulted it to the brink of a $18 billion valuation, which is an impressive feat considering its relatively young age.


Based on a recent report from Bloomberg published on a Thursday, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI is close to achieving a valuation of $18 billion following its most recent financing.

Around late April, it was announced by the business publication that the artificial intelligence company was close to finalizing a $6 billion investment deal involving renowned investors such as Sequoia Capital, based in Menlo Park.

In July 2023, Elon Musk initiated xAI as a response to the significant popularity of OpenAI, particularly their chatbot sensation, ChatGPT.

In December, the startup introduced a generative AI chatbot named Grok exclusively for premium members on the revamped X social media platform (previously known as Twitter).

In March, xAI unveiled a new and upgraded iteration of Musk’s AI chatbot, named Grok-1.5. This latest release is touted to excel in programming and mathematical problem-solving.

As a crypto investor, I can tell you that despite OpenAI’s recent funding influx, surpassing the current valuation and capabilities of OpenAI, which is now worth an impressive $80 billion after a recent deal, will be an uphill battle for any competitor.

As a researcher investigating the latest trends in artificial intelligence (AI) startups, I’ve come across some exciting developments. For instance, Perplexity, a search startup, has recently reached a valuation of $1 billion following a $63 million funding round led by investor Daniel Gross. Similarly, Atlan, another AI company, announced a valuation of $750 million after securing $105 million in funding. Furthermore, Wayve, a self-driving tech startup based in Britain, has secured a massive $1 billion investment from Softbank and other prominent investors. Additionally, Mistral and Aleph Alpha have also recently secured significant funding rounds to fuel their growth in the AI industry.

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2024-05-09 09:07