Elon Musk's xAI company has acquired New York-based HotShot, a startup specializing in AI-powered video generation tools. This move is set to enhance xAI’s generative AI capabilities and integrate HotShot's technology into xAI's Grok chatbot platform, with potential developments like the 'Grok Video' model on the horizon.
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