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Elon Musk Denies $10 Billion Funding for xAI Startup

9/22/2025

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Elon Musk stated that his AI startup, xAI, is not raising capital, countering a CNBC report about a $10 billion funding round.
Founded in July 2022, xAI aims to create safe AI systems aligned with human values.
The company's valuation surged from $24 billion to $200 billion by May 2024.
xAI's growth stems from user adoption of its Grok chatbot and advancements in AI models.
Musk highlights the importance of ethical AI development to mitigate risks and align with societal norms.

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Elon Musk stated that his AI startup, xAI, is not raising capital, countering a CNBC report about a $10 billion funding round.
Founded in July 2022, xAI aims to create safe AI systems aligned with human values.
The company's valuation surged from $24 billion to $200 billion by May 2024.
xAI's growth stems from user adoption of its Grok chatbot and advancements in AI models.
Musk highlights the importance of ethical AI development to mitigate risks and align with societal norms.