Microsoft to Host Elon Musk's Grok AI Model on Azure

Microsoft is preparing to host Elon Musk's Grok AI model on its Azure cloud platform, . This move marks a significant step in the collaboration between Microsoft and Musk's AI startup, xAI, especially as tensions with OpenAI continue to rise.

The Grok AI model will be available on Azure AI Foundry, a platform that provides developers with access to AI tools and models for hosting, running, and managing AI-driven applications. However, it remains unclear whether Microsoft will secure an exclusive hosting deal or if other cloud providers like Amazon's AWS will also host the model.

While Microsoft will provide the capacity to host the Grok model, it will not offer servers for training future models. This partnership comes amidst Microsoft's efforts to reduce reliance on OpenAI by exploring models from xAI, Meta, and China's DeepSeek as potential alternatives for its Copilot AI assistant.