# xAI redirects dots.com to Grok after OpenAI launches Dots

> OpenAI's new Dots AI agent launched on Sep 26, while the dots.com domain now points to xAI's Grok download page, sparking online jokes about a prank.

Oossa · 2026-09-29 · https://oossa.com/en/xai-redirects-dots-com-to-grok-after-openai-launches-dots

OpenAI released Dots, an always‑on AI agent with a blobby avatar, on Tuesday. The domain dots.com now forwards to the download page for xAI’s Grok chatbot. The domain was transferred to xAI in July, according to the Whois registry. The change has led to speculation online that Elon Musk’s team bought the name as a joke. OpenAI has not commented on the domain issue.

## The facts

- Dots launched on Sep 26, 2026
- dots.com transferred to xAI in July 2026

## Why it matters

The redirect could confuse users looking for OpenAI’s product and gives Musk’s rival a free publicity boost.

## Sources & references

1. [The internet is convinced Elon Musk’s xAI trolled OpenAI’s ‘Dots’ launch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/the-internet-is-convinced-elon-musks-xai-trolled-openais-dots-launch/) – TechCrunch, 2026-09-29

Last updated: 2026-09-29