Internet Convinced xAI Trolled OpenAI Dots Launch
The web speculates xAI trolled OpenAI after the Dots AI agent launch, with a related domain redirecting straight to Grok Bot.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- OpenAI launched a new always-on AI agent product named Dots.
- Internet users spotted a domain linked to xAI redirecting to Grok Bot downloads.
- X user @birdabo first flagged the domain discovery, sparking viral reactions.
OpenAI recently introduced a new product called Dots, featuring an always-on AI agent with a bubbly, blobby avatar. While the colorful design caught attention, the internet quickly shifted its focus to a humorous angle involving Elon Musk, the former OpenAI founder who launched rival Grok and previously filed a lawsuit against the company.
A widespread theory across social media suggests that Musk or his team caught wind of OpenAI's upcoming product name and secured a matching domain as a playful jab.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
The online speculation gained traction after anonymous X user @birdabo, who jokingly calls themselves the chief shitposting officer at @SpaceXAI, became the first to spot the domain in a post that quickly went viral across the platform.
Incidents like this highlight the playful rivalry and competitive culture within the tech industry, where social media users actively analyze and meme interactions between major players in the artificial intelligence sector.
Meanwhile, the direct domain dots.com currently belongs to a long-defunct company, prompting observers to joke that securing that specific web address as well would have taken the prank to the next level.
Source: TechCrunch
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