Elon Musk merges SpaceX with his A.I. start-up xAI

Elon Musk stands at a podium announcing the merger of SpaceX and xAI, surrounded by reporters and industry experts in a packed conference room.

The merger is expected to enhance SpaceX’s capabilities in data analysis, mission planning, and autonomous systems. By leveraging xAI’s cutting-edge algorithms, Musk envisions a future where spacecraft can operate with greater efficiency and safety, reducing costs and increasing the frequency of launches. This strategic partnership also highlights Musk’s broader vision of combining technologies to address … Read more

Elon Musk’s xAI raises $20bn amid criticism over Grok deepfakes

A crowd of reporters gathers outside xAI's headquarters as Elon Musk announces the company's successful  billion funding round amid ongoing debates about the ethical implications of its new AI product, Grok.

The Grok platform has attracted attention for its ability to generate highly realistic digital content, raising alarms among experts and advocacy groups about the implications for misinformation and privacy. Critics argue that the technology could be weaponized to create deceptive media, undermining trust in digital communications. As a result, xAI faces scrutiny not only from … Read more