xAI-SpaceX Merger Accelerates with Orbital Data Centers Focus
The xAI-SpaceX integration (announced early Feb 2026) positions the combined company as the world's most valuable private entity at ~$1.25 trillion. Key driver: plans for up to 1 million solar-powered satellites as orbital data centers for low-cost, infinite-scale AI training within 2-3 years. Synergies include Starlink data feeds, Grok as AI brain, and vertical stack advantages over competitors like OpenAI/Google. Buzz highlights unbeatable long-term scaling via space compute, though regulatory hurdles noted.
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