Telegram Secures $1.5 Billion Funding & Partners with Elon Musk’s AI Firm

Despite ongoing investigations in France, Telegram has raised a significant $1.5 billion through a bond issuance. The platform also announced a strategic partnership with xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk. This alliance will integrate Grok, xAI’s AI chatbot, directly into Telegram’s messaging app, offering users an advanced conversational experience. This move comes as part of Telegram’s broader strategy to diversify its revenue streams and expand user engagement through premium subscriptions, advertising, and bot-based functionalities.