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Billionaire Elon Musk announced that he sold the social media platform "X" (formerly Twitter) to his artificial intelligence company xAI, in a surprising move aimed at accelerating the integration of AI technologies into the platform's operational infrastructure.

Musk said in a post on the platform itself:

"X has been integrated with xAI to develop more advanced AI that is integrated with social media services." He added that this step will enhance the platform's capabilities in areas of intelligent interaction, content analysis, and serving users in more personalized and effective ways.

Strategic integration or a step towards AI dominance?

This move is part of a broader strategy by Musk aimed at expanding the range of AI applications, particularly in projects related to freedom of expression, service automation, and the development of "general AI" capable of simulating human thought.

Although the financial details of the deal were not disclosed, Musk confirmed that the transfer has been completed, and xAI will oversee the development of the platform from now on, in coordination with the technical teams working on it.

Mixed reactions

The move drew mixed reactions, with some welcoming it as a "qualitative leap in the future of digital platforms," while others expressed concern over the increasing penetration of AI in media and communication, and the concentration of technological and data power in the hands of a single entity controlled by Musk.