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Elon Musk’s Chatbot Goes to Washington

September 25, 2025

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The billionaire’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has secured a deal with the government that will allow federal agencies to use the chatbot Grok for a small fee.

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Elon Musk’s Chatbot Goes to Washington

The billionaire’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has secured a deal with the government that will allow federal agencies to use the chatbot Grok for a small fee.

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