Elon Musk’s companies, SpaceX and xAI, are reportedly discussing a potential merger as SpaceX prepares for its upcoming IPO, according to The Verge. The merger discussions aim to support SpaceX’s ambitions to launch data centers into space, enhancing its space-based infrastructure capabilities.
While the exact terms and timeline of the merger remain uncertain, SpaceX is contemplating an IPO around mid-June this year. Responses from both xAI and SpaceX regarding this potential merger are awaited.
If the merger proceeds, it would bring SpaceX and xAI together, aligning them with Grok, a company currently facing scrutiny and an EU investigation related to sexualized deepfakes.
This potential merger is part of a series of strategic moves among Elon Musk-led entities. Recently, Tesla, where Musk serves as CEO, announced an investment of around $2 billion in xAI. Additionally, xAI’s acquisition of X last year demonstrates its active involvement in expanding its portfolio.
Source: The Verge