Musk's X.ai Takes Over AI.com: A New Chapter In The Battle With OpenAI And The AI Industry

A battle in the artificial intelligence space could be brewing with Elon Musk working on his own AI company, which comes after a previous investment in ChatGPT parent OpenAI.

What Happened: In July, Musk launched X.ai, a new artificial intelligence company that is seeking to “understand the true nature of the universe.”

A website and Twitter/X account were created for the artificial intelligence company, along with a list of team members working on the project. Some of these team members hail from renowned organizations such as OpenAI, Google Research, Microsoft Research, and DeepMind.

Musk will lead the team, with Center for AI Safety Director Dan Hendrycks serving as an advisor to the project.

On Friday, TechCrunch reported that the AI.com website now redirects to X.ai, the AI company launched by Musk. Previously, the website redirected to the ChatGPT web interface.

A website with a two-letter domain name could hold significant value, especially considering the scarcity of such domains. This particular website is even more noteworthy as it is associated with one of the most searched phrases of 2023, adding to its potential worth.

It was long rumored that OpenAI was the owner of the two-letter domain website, but TechCrunch was unable to verify this claim or determine the identity of the domain's new owner.

Why It’s Important: The growth of artificial intelligence and use cases has risen in 2023, creating stronger awareness and investment opportunities for investors.

Microsoft Corporation MSFT, was an early investor in OpenAI and announced a $10 billion subsequent investment in the AI company in January.

The ongoing rivalry between Elon Musk and OpenAI, a company he helped to establish, could persist as one of the most compelling storylines in 2023 and beyond.

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