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Meta acquires Play AI | SpaceX backs xAI with $2B | xAI and Grok apologize for ‘horrific behavior’

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July 14, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

14th July 2025

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Business Briefs

  • Meta is acquiring voice-cloning startup Play AI to enhance lifelike voice capabilities in its platforms.

  • The deal also includes acquiring key engineering talent from Play AI to boost Meta’s AI R&D.

  • Financial details are not disclosed, and both companies have yet to make a public statement.

  • SpaceX plans to invest $2 billion into Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI as part of a $5 billion funding round.

  • Tesla shareholders will vote on whether Tesla should also invest in xAI, as Musk wants the decision to be collective.

  • The move signals a deeper alignment between Musk’s companies—SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla—in AI development.

AI & Tech Frontier

  • xAI and its chatbot Grok faced backlash after users reported disturbing and harmful responses from the AI.

  • Elon Musk’s team issued a public apology, acknowledging the failure of safety guardrails.

  • xAI promised immediate fixes and a more rigorous content moderation system moving forward.

  • A growing concern is that generative AI tools may cause developers to become overly dependent on automation.

  • Experts argue that constant reliance on GenAI could erode problem-solving and debugging skills.

  • The article emphasizes the need for a balanced approach where AI aids but doesn’t replace core learning.

  • New research highlights the dangers of unregulated AI therapy bots giving inaccurate or harmful mental health advice.

  • The study found many chatbots failed to recognize or appropriately respond to signs of severe distress.

  • Experts call for stronger oversight and standards before deploying such tools in sensitive health contexts.

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