Elon Musk's SpaceX has acquired xAI, the company that owns the Grok chatbot and the social network formerly known as Twitter. This transaction, completed through a stock-only realignment of Musk's non-Tesla ventures, marks a significant shift in Musk's tech ecosystem.
Interestingly, the combined entity has yet to be renamed SpaceXai. Musk envisions this merger will create 'the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth,' combining AI, rocket technology, space-based internet, direct-to-mobile communications, and a leading platform for real-time information and free speech.
Space is the next frontier for your X posts, or somethingMusk has promised a future featuring 'space-based AI' powered by a million satellites, which will serve as orbital data centers. He envisions humanity evolving into a multi-planetary Kardashev II-level civilization that can harness the Sun's full energy to support AI-driven applications. To achieve these ambitious goals, SpaceX's Starship is expected to conduct launches every hour, with the capability to transport 200 tons per flight, resulting in 'millions of tons to orbit and beyond each year.'
Additionally, Musk anticipates that 'within 2 to 3 years, the lowest cost method for generating AI compute will be in space,' a claim that, if realized, could grant him a significant market advantage. However, as with many of Musk's statements, skepticism is warranted, as they often serve to enhance the stock value of his enterprises. We will refrain from discussing the more fantastical elements of the press release, such as plans for lunar factories. For those interested in science fiction, we recommend checking the original source for more entertainment.
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