Key facts
- OpenAI launched a new AI agent named Dots on Tuesday.
- The domain 'dot.com' redirects to the download page for Elon Musk's Grok chatbot.
- The 'dot.com' domain was transferred in July, according to domain registry records.
- An anonymous X user first highlighted the domain name's redirection.
- xAI does not own the 'bot.com' domain or other similar typo domains.
OpenAI launched a new product called Dots, an always-on AI agent with a bubbly avatar, on Tuesday. The launch has drawn attention due to the domain name 'dot.com' now belonging to Elon Musk's xAI, which redirects to the download page for Musk's Grok chatbot app. Domain registry records indicate the 'dot.com' domain was transferred in July. While xAI could have acquired the domain for standard reasons, such as capturing mistyped searches for 'bot.com,' the timing has fueled speculation on the internet that it was a deliberate prank orchestrated by Musk or his team. An anonymous X user, @birdabo, who identifies as 'chief shitposting officer @SpaceXAI,' was reportedly the first to notice and publicize the domain redirection. xAI does not own 'bot.com' or other similar typo domains. The 'dots.com' domain, a more direct match to OpenAI's product name, is currently owned by a defunct company.