Elon Musk's xAI Quietly Takes Over X: How Twitter Became a Testing Ground for His AI Ambitions

Elon Musk's xAI Quietly Takes Over X: How Twitter Became a Testing Ground for His AI Ambitions

Elon Musk's AI ambitions are taking center stage on X, the social media platform he acquired. His AI startup, xAI, leverages X's massive user base as a unique testing ground, integrating AI features directly into the platform's core functionality. This symbiotic relationship raises questions about data privacy, competition, and the future of social media. From Twitter to X: A Platform Transformed Since acquiring Twitter and rebranding it as X, Elon Musk has steadily integrated xAI's advancements into the platform. This includes: Grok Integration: The launch of the Grok large language model, initially available exclusively to X users, marked a significant step. Features like trending story summaries, AI-generated questions, and the Grok chatbot have been introduced, providing users with novel ways to interact with content. New AI-Powered Features: Reverse engineering efforts have revealed plans for exciting new AI-driven features, such as AI-powered post enhancements that a…