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SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk unifies AI and space ambitions

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SpaceX has acquired xAI in a record-setting transaction, consolidating Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence and space businesses into a single platform. The deal, first reported by Reuters, values SpaceX at about $1 trillion and xAI at roughly $250 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, making it the largest merger and acquisition transaction on record.

Under the terms, xAI investors will receive 0.1433 SpaceX shares for each xAI share, with some executives able to opt for cash at $75.46 per share. The combined entity is expected to price shares near $527. The tie-up brings together SpaceX’s launch and satellite capabilities, including Starlink, with xAI’s Grok chatbot and AI development, potentially strengthening plans for data centers and AI services delivered from orbit.

The move further integrates Musk’s businesses as he competes with rivals such as Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, and OpenAI. Analysts say the deal could enhance SpaceX’s narrative ahead of a potential public offering later this year, while also raising governance and regulatory questions given SpaceX’s extensive U.S. government contracts.

Tesla’s Cybercab, Optimus Output to Start ‘Agonizingly Slow,’ Ramp Up Later, Musk Says

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Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said early production of the company’s Cybercab robotaxi and Optimus humanoid robot will be “agonizingly slow” before accelerating significantly as manufacturing matures.

Responding to a post on X, Musk said production speed depends heavily on complexity, noting that output is inversely proportional to the number of new parts and manufacturing steps involved. Because both Cybercab and Optimus rely on largely new designs and processes, early volumes will be limited before scaling rapidly.

Tesla has said it aims to begin volume production of the two-seat Cybercab, which lacks manual controls such as a steering wheel or pedals, in 2026. Output of the Optimus robot is expected to begin toward the end of that year. In December, Musk said Tesla was already testing robotaxis without safety monitors in the front passenger seat.

Much of Tesla’s $1.39 trillion valuation is tied to expectations for self-driving technology and robotics, even as electric vehicles remain the company’s primary source of revenue. Musk has repeatedly described humanoid robots as central to Tesla’s long-term strategy, arguing they could eventually surpass its vehicle business in economic impact.

Brazil Gives Musk’s xAI 30 Days to Tackle Fake Sexualized Content From Grok

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Brazilian authorities have given xAI, founded by Elon Musk, 30 days to prevent its Grok chatbot from generating and circulating fake sexualized content, warning of further legal action if the company fails to comply.

In a joint statement, Brazil’s consumer protection agency Senacon, data protection authority ANPD, and the Office of Federal Prosecutors said xAI must introduce technical measures to identify, review, and remove inappropriate content created by Grok. Authorities also demanded the removal of accounts linked to the production of such material within the same timeframe.

The move follows concerns that Grok has continued to generate hyper-realistic sexualized imagery, sometimes described as deepfakes. While xAI has previously restricted image editing features and rolled back public posting of such imagery on the X platform, a Reuters test showed that the chatbot could still privately generate the content on request.

Brazilian officials said they may pursue administrative or judicial measures if the company does not meet the deadline. The action forms part of a broader global crackdown, as governments and regulators increase scrutiny of AI-generated sexual content, launching probes, imposing bans, and demanding stronger safeguards to prevent the spread of illegal material.

The case highlights mounting pressure on AI developers to balance innovation with effective content moderation as increasingly powerful generative tools enter public use.