The internet is convinced Elon Musk’s xAI trolled OpenAI’s ‘Dots’ launch

TechCrunch - Sep 29, 2026

Before OpenAI launched its new AI agent, Dots, on Tuesday, Elon Musk's xAI had already acquired the domain name "dot.com," which now redirects to the Grok chatbot download page.

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Ukrainian Science Academy, Struck by Drone, Played Key Role in Research

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Trump vows to never stifle AI as he gathers with tech executives urging caution

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