SpaceX acquires xAI in landmark deal as Elon Musk merges tech giants for AI and space dominance
Published on: Feb. 3, 2026, 5:06 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
SpaceX has acquired AI startup xAI, merging two of Elon Musk's ventures into the world's most valuable private company. This strategic move aims to leverage space for AI's immense computing needs, with Musk predicting space-based AI compute will be the most cost-effective within three years. The combined entity is poised for a significant IPO, potentially valuing it at $1.25 trillion.
