Tesla Invests $2 Billion in Elon Musk's xAI Amid Controversy

Tesla's Investment in xAI

Tesla, led by Elon Musk, announced a $2 billion investment in xAI, an artificial intelligence company founded by the billionaire. The announcement was made on Wednesday, June 28, 2026. xAI is known for the Grok, an artificial intelligence system used on the social network X, also owned by Musk.

Controversies Surrounding Grok

The Grok has generated significant controversies, particularly due to reports of its ability to alter photos of women without consent, creating sexualized images. Two Brazilian women reported being victims of this practice. One commented: "Horrible feeling. I feel dirty."

Allegations and Consequences

Influencer Ashley St. Clair, mother of one of Musk's children, also claimed to be a victim and intends to sue xAI. Recently, the company admitted that its tool generated sexualized images of minors due to failures in its protection mechanisms. These deficiencies have been reported and are being addressed.

Data on Grok

A study from the Center for Digital Hate revealed that Grok created around 3 million sexualized images in just 11 days. Before the backlash, Musk claimed he was unaware of the generation of images of minors, although xAI promised measures to prevent the editing of sexual content.

Investor Interest and Advances

xAI, even amid controversies, announced that it raised $20 billion in a funding round, surpassing the initial target of $15 billion. The company highlighted the activation of advanced supercomputers and the use of Nvidia GPUs in its data centers.

Expanding Services

Currently, xAI claims that its services reach about 600 million monthly active users. The company is also in the process of developing and training Grok 5, which promises to bring significant innovations to the system.

Future Outlook

This investment from Tesla in xAI could significantly impact the development of artificial intelligence. As technology advances, it is essential to address ethical concerns regarding the use of such tools and their impact on society.