Elon Musk’s Grok AI lands on Telegram, gaining access to over 1 billion users: A new era for search and chat

Elon Musk’s chatbot, Grok—built by his AI company xAI—has officially landed on Telegram. That gives it access to a messaging platform with more than 1 billion monthly active users. The move, announced in March 2025, marks Grok’s most ambitious expansion yet, taking it beyond X (formerly Twitter) and directly into the hands of Telegram users.

For Telegram Premium subscribers, Grok is now part of the package. No extra fees, just the same sarcastic and sharp-tongued assistant Musk fans are already familiar with.

Telegram recently hit the 1 billion user mark, as confirmed by CEO Pavel Durov in an interview with Business Insider. With Grok in the mix, Telegram is no longer just a chat app—it’s throwing its weight into the AI race. Musk loyalists on X are already hyping it up: “$GROK TAKES OVER TELEGRAM!” one post screamed. Another suggested that its real-time reasoning and coding capabilities could make it a serious alternative to Google or even ChatGPT.

Grok Integrates with Telegram in Its First Major Cross-Platform Move

Grok has already been integrated across multiple access points: the X app, its own standalone app, xAI’s website, and now Telegram. The AI assistant is quickly becoming a fixture across Musk’s digital empire, and its fans say it’s already outpacing other tools in terms of speed and raw honesty.

What to Know

• Free for Premium Users – Telegram is bundling Grok with its paid tier, a smart move to increase the value of its subscription and possibly convert more free users.

• Big Cross-Platform Step – This is Grok’s first serious move outside Musk-owned platforms, and it shows he’s serious about expanding his reach.

• Part of a Bigger Push – From rockets to electric cars to AI, Musk keeps looking for ways to shake up old systems. Grok’s Telegram integration follows that playbook.

The Telegram rollout isn’t just some bolt-on gimmick. Grok can scan X posts and web results in real-time—so you can settle arguments in group chats or get help with debugging code without ever leaving the app. It’s a good fit for Telegram’s chat-and-bot-friendly setup.

Upsides and Watchouts

Bringing Grok to Telegram could give it a leg up on WhatsApp and Signal. As one user posted, “Grok AI’s move to Telegram spices up the AI scene by supercharging Telegram with smart features.” There’s talk of a wider rollout coming too, which could make the experience smoother across devices.

Still, it’s not all smooth sailing. Some users have flagged possible privacy and security concerns. “Grok’s integration with Telegram introduces potential security risks,” one user warned, highlighting the risk of social engineering attacks given Grok’s convincing responses. There are also questions about how much access Grok will have to user data, and whether Telegram will maintain its reputation for protecting user privacy.

A New Front in the AI Battle

Grok’s expansion comes amid growing competition. It’s been stirring controversy with its blunt, often political takes—like calling Donald Trump a “Putin-compromised asset” with 75-85% confidence—sometimes even clashing with Musk’s own views. Musk has described it as “scary smart,” which only adds to the buzz (and the tension).

With OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Meta’s AI experiments all in the mix, the arrival of Grok on Telegram is part of a broader race. Telegram, backed by its loyal following and now Grok’s AI engine, has a chance to stand out.

xAI’s rumored $75 billion valuation and Telegram’s fast-growing user base only make this partnership more interesting. As one X post put it: “The AI battle is expanding—who’s next?”

What’s Coming

Right now, only Premium users on Telegram can chat with Grok. No word yet on whether it’ll go fully public like it did on X. And then there’s the regulatory angle—India’s IT Ministry is already scrutinizing Grok for some of its more colorful responses.

One thing’s clear: Grok isn’t aiming to be a polite assistant. It’s here to stir the pot—and now, it’s got a billion new people to talk to.