Let’s dive into the intriguing world of gaming and tech, where even the likes of Elon Musk can’t resist making headlines. Recently, Musk, renowned as the wealthiest individual on the planet, has hinted at making a foray into the video game industry by launching a new studio. And, in an interesting twist, he’s also found a surprisingly friendly relationship with President-elect Trump.
Musk, who took ownership of X (formerly known as Twitter) in October 2022, shared his somewhat nebulous plans on the platform. His announcement came at a time when X was struggling to retain users, particularly in the wake of the U.S. presidential election. On November 27, Musk remarked that too many large gaming studios are under the control of giant corporations. In a bold move, he announced his own hefty venture, xAI, is stepping up to form an AI-driven game studio, with the ambitious goal to “make games great again.”
Now, xAI is no ordinary company. It prides itself on building artificial intelligence with the intent to fast-track human scientific discovery, aiming to enhance our understanding of the universe. Among its more popular accomplishments is Grok, a bot similar to ChatGPT, accessible to those subscribed to X Premium. Musk laid the foundation for xAI in March 2023.
For those of us entrenched in the gaming world, Musk remains a figure of interest. What’s more, his new alliance with President-elect Donald Trump, who is known for supporting his allies in business pursuits, could have further implications. Whether you’ve left X behind or you’re still hanging around, it might be worth paying attention to Musk’s upcoming moves in the industry.
