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Elon Musk links SpaceX and xAI in a record-setting merger to boost AI

interestingengineering.com

February 3, 2026

4 min read

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Summary

Elon Musk has merged SpaceX with xAI to create a powerful combination aimed at expanding space-based data centers for artificial intelligence. This merger is expected to significantly impact the future of data centers and potentially establish the world's most valuable private company.

Key Takeaways

Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI to create a powerful entity aimed at expanding space-based data centers for AI computing.
SpaceX was valued at approximately $800 billion, while xAI was valued at around $230 billion at the time of the merger.
The merger aims to address the increasing demand for computing power by potentially relocating data centers to space, utilizing solar power and bypassing terrestrial limitations.
Major technology companies are investing heavily in infrastructure to meet the growing electricity demands of AI, with estimates suggesting a 165% increase in data center electricity demand by 2030.

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