xAI is an artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk on March 9, 2023, and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company aims to create AI systems that enhance human scientific discovery and seek to understand the universe through truth-seeking AI aligned with human values. xAI operates closely with Musk's other ventures, utilizing proprietary datasets and computing resources from platforms like X and Tesla.

The flagship product of xAI is Grok, a chatbot designed to engage users with wit and a willingness to tackle challenging questions. Grok is integrated with the social media platform X, allowing it to provide real-time responses. xAI has developed advanced AI models, including Grok 3 and Grok 4, with Grok 4 being the most intelligent model available. The company also offers Grok for Government, a suite of AI products tailored for U.S. government clients, and has built the Colossus supercomputer to support its AI models. With significant funding and a focus on AI safety and transparency, xAI positions itself as a challenger to major AI providers.