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business2 months ago•5 min saved

Elon Musk bets on a SpaceX–xAI fusion in a $1.25 trillion, space-powered AI push

Elon Musk is merging SpaceX with his AI startup xAI in a deal valuing the combined company at about $1.25 trillion (SpaceX ~$1 trillion, xAI ~$250 billion) with an IPO planned for June. Musk argues the merger will move AI compute into space by building a vast network of solar-powered datacentres via up to a million satellites. Experts warn of technical and maintenance challenges for space-based datacentres and potential impacts on SpaceX shareholders, while investors see strategic value in pairing Musk’s rocket hardware with AI software. Analysts also hint at broader Musk consolidation, including a possible Tesla–SpaceX tie-up.

via The Guardian|

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technology2 months ago•455 min saved

Orbiting AI: Musk’s SpaceX-xAI Merger Sets Sights on Space-Based Data Centers

Elon Musk is merging SpaceX with xAI to push for orbital AI data centers, arguing outer space offers vast solar power and cooling while avoiding terrestrial land and water constraints. Google and others are eyeing orbital compute with test concepts, and moves by OpenAI-related groups hint at broader industry interest. Experts caution that energy needs, water usage, regulatory hurdles, and uncertain timelines could push orbital data centers far into the future, even as falling launch costs improve feasibility and Musk has a history of optimistic timelines.

via CNN|

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