The internet is convinced Elon Musk’s xAI trolled OpenAI’s ‘Dots’ launch

Before OpenAI launched its new AI agent Dots, Elon Musk’s xAI had already acquired dot.com. The domain now redirects visitors to the Grok chatbot download page, prompting online speculation that xAI intentionally mocked or preempted the launch.

The episode highlights how AI companies increasingly use branding, domains, and viral timing as part of competitive positioning. Even small moves like a domain redirect can amplify rivalry narratives in the fast-moving AI agent market.