SpaceX Completes Record $250 Billion Acquisition of xAI

In one of the largest corporate consolidations in history, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has finalized its takeover of the AI startup xAI in a deal valued at $250 billion. The merger aims to integrate advanced machine learning models directly into SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network and Mars exploration systems.

Critics and regulators have raised eyebrows at the deal, citing the unprecedented concentration of power and potential conflicts of interest within Musk’s portfolio of companies. However, supporters argue that the vertical integration of AI and aerospace is essential for the next phase of the "Space Economy" and US national security interests.