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Silicon Flash > Blog > Cloud > Microsoft and Elon Musk Partner to Integrate Grok AI into Azure Cloud Platform
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Microsoft and Elon Musk Partner to Integrate Grok AI into Azure Cloud Platform

Published May 9, 2025 By Juwan Chacko
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Microsoft to Host Elon Musk’s Grok AI Model on Azure

According to a source familiar with internal discussions at Microsoft, the tech giant is gearing up to run Elon Musk’s Grok AI model on its cloud platform Azure. The move comes as Microsoft continues to expand its range of AI models hosted on Azure, including some that directly compete with offerings from OpenAI, a longstanding partner of Microsoft.

Engineers at Microsoft have been instructed to prepare the company’s infrastructure for a potential deal with Musk’s xAI. If the integration proceeds, the Grok model is expected to be added to Azure AI Foundry, a development platform that provides tools, pre-built models, and services for creating AI applications. This move would make Grok accessible to developers building their own software and internal Microsoft teams.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been actively involved in efforts to position Azure as a go-to platform for hosting a wide variety of AI models. The infrastructure team at Microsoft has been tasked with ensuring that the cloud service can meet the technical demands of new and emerging AI tools.

Microsoft and OpenAI Relationship Under Scrutiny

Microsoft’s potential collaboration with Musk’s xAI has raised questions internally, particularly in light of Musk’s ties to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative. Musk has indicated a preference for keeping model training in-house, which may impact the nature of the partnership with Microsoft.

It remains unclear whether Microsoft would secure an exclusive arrangement to host Grok or if other cloud providers would also be involved. Based on current information, Microsoft’s role would likely be limited to model hosting rather than training.

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The relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI has also come under scrutiny, with tensions escalating since Musk’s departure from the organisation he helped found. OpenAI recently filed a countersuit against Musk, accusing him of using delaying tactics in bad faith.

Future Outlook for Azure AI

Adding Grok to Azure aligns with Microsoft’s broader strategy of offering a diverse range of AI models. GitHub Copilot, owned by Microsoft, already supports models from various providers alongside OpenAI, paving the way for a future where users can choose between multiple AI models in Microsoft’s developer tools and platforms.

If the agreement is finalised, Grok’s debut on Azure could be announced during Microsoft’s Build conference scheduled for May 19. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing partnership.

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