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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has secured $10 billion in funding to fuel its rapid growth in the competitive AI sector, according to Morgan Stanley. The funding consists of $5 billion from secured notes and term loans, and another $5 billion from a strategic equity investment.
The capital will support key initiatives including the development of xAI’s Grok AI model and the construction of one of the world’s largest data centers. The Memphis-based supercomputer, which xAI claims is the world’s most powerful, became operational in December 2024 and is central to the company’s AI ambitions.
Founded by Musk in early 2023, xAI merged with the social media platform X in March 2025. Grok, xAI’s flagship large language model, is tightly integrated into X and powers many of the platform’s AI-driven features. Musk has hinted that Grok 4, the next-generation version, will be released shortly after July 4.
Recent reports indicate that xAI is also in discussions to raise an additional $20 billion in equity funding, potentially valuing the company at over $120 billion. This aggressive capital strategy underscores Musk’s intention to position xAI as a dominant force in the global AI race, challenging competitors like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind.
With massive funding, strategic integration into X, and infrastructure like the Memphis supercomputer, xAI is rapidly scaling to become a key player in AI innovation. As the industry heats up, Musk’s dual focus on proprietary models and vertical integration may prove to be a game-changer in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
