The internet is convinced Elon Musk’s xAI trolled OpenAI’s ‘Dots’ launch
techcrunch.comJulie Bort
xAI registered the domain dot.com and redirected it to Grok before OpenAI launched its Dots AI agent, leading observers to suspect a deliberate troll of the competing product announcement.
Why it mattersDomain timing and redirects can serve as public signals in AI company rivalries, potentially affecting brand recognition and user discovery for new product launches.
From the source: 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.Read at techcrunch.com