Take on the Grok–Telegram Partnership
The partnership is set for one year, and as we've all seen, it introduces a fantastic set of features. If implemented effectively, it could be a major enhancement to Telegram, opening up plenty of opportunities for AI integration within the platform.
That said, it’s important to acknowledge that AI needs data to improve and evolve. Fortunately, based on the information provided in the video, only publicly available data and user-prompted inputs are sent to xAI. This means Grok’s integration isn’t overly aggressive when it comes to data collection. Given Telegram’s strong stance on privacy, I believe Durov isn’t likely to sell user data easily, staying true to Telegram’s ethos.
Looking ahead, since this is a one-year partnership, I see three possible paths for Telegram once the term ends:
1. Extend the partnership with Grok (xAI)
2. Collaborate with another AI provider
3. Develop its own AI solution
In my view, the third option is the most fitting for Telegram’s long-term vision. Independence in AI development would align with its values and reduce reliance on external partners. It’s also possible that this partnership is a temporary strategic move to compete with platforms like Meta, while Telegram builds its own AI infrastructure in the background.
Additionally, this move brings natural visibility and promotion from Elon Musk and through X (formerly Twitter), which is a marketing win for Telegram.
For those wondering why Telegram partnered with #xAI instead of ChatGPT—it's simple: #ChatGPT is in a dominant position and has no real incentive to negotiate or collaborate with Telegram. They don’t need #Telegram to succeed—they’re already at the top of the game. If Telegram had integrated ChatGPT, it would have made developing an independent AI to compete with it much harder. So in many ways, this partnership with xAI is a smarter move. It gives Telegram flexibility and keeps the door open for future independence.
The partnership is set for one year, and as we've all seen, it introduces a fantastic set of features. If implemented effectively, it could be a major enhancement to Telegram, opening up plenty of opportunities for AI integration within the platform.
That said, it’s important to acknowledge that AI needs data to improve and evolve. Fortunately, based on the information provided in the video, only publicly available data and user-prompted inputs are sent to xAI. This means Grok’s integration isn’t overly aggressive when it comes to data collection. Given Telegram’s strong stance on privacy, I believe Durov isn’t likely to sell user data easily, staying true to Telegram’s ethos.
Looking ahead, since this is a one-year partnership, I see three possible paths for Telegram once the term ends:
1. Extend the partnership with Grok (xAI)
2. Collaborate with another AI provider
3. Develop its own AI solution
In my view, the third option is the most fitting for Telegram’s long-term vision. Independence in AI development would align with its values and reduce reliance on external partners. It’s also possible that this partnership is a temporary strategic move to compete with platforms like Meta, while Telegram builds its own AI infrastructure in the background.
Additionally, this move brings natural visibility and promotion from Elon Musk and through X (formerly Twitter), which is a marketing win for Telegram.
For those wondering why Telegram partnered with #xAI instead of ChatGPT—it's simple: #ChatGPT is in a dominant position and has no real incentive to negotiate or collaborate with Telegram. They don’t need #Telegram to succeed—they’re already at the top of the game. If Telegram had integrated ChatGPT, it would have made developing an independent AI to compete with it much harder. So in many ways, this partnership with xAI is a smarter move. It gives Telegram flexibility and keeps the door open for future independence.
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