What is xAI
xAI (short for 'eXplainable AI' or 'x Artificial Intelligence') is a company founded by Elon Musk in July 2023. It focuses on developing powerful, transparent, and safe artificial intelligence systems. The company's mission is 'to understand the true nature of the universe.' Musk launched xAI to counter what he sees as the overly 'woke' or politically biased direction of existing AI models.
Key Projects by xAI
• Grok: A conversational chatbot integrated into X (formerly Twitter), designed to be humorous, edgy, and less censored.
• Colossus Supercomputer: A major AI infrastructure project based in Memphis, Tennessee.
• Integration with X: xAI provides AI features such as search, recommendations, and chat to the X platform.
Philosophy
xAI is guided by the principles of less filtering, truth-seeking AI, and explainability. It aims to be a transparent alternative to AI firms like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic.
Why #xAI is Trending
In June 2025, xAI was valued at $113 billion following a major $300 million share sale. The company is gaining attention as a key player in the fast-growing AI landscape.