SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has joined forces with Oracle, a technology corporation led by Larry Ellison, to develop an AI tool aimed at assisting farms in planning and predicting their agricultural output. Ellison revealed during Oracle's recent earnings call that the collaboration with Musk and SpaceX is focused on creating an AI-powered mapping application for governments. This innovative tool generates a comprehensive map of a country's farms, showcasing the specific crops being cultivated in each location.
The primary objective of this tool is to enable farms to evaluate the necessary steps required to enhance their output, including assessing factors such as water and nitrogen availability in their fields. Ellison emphasized the potential of the tool to provide valuable insights for farmers to optimize their agricultural practices and increase productivity.
Ellison highlighted the longstanding friendship between himself and Musk, describing them as 'very close friends.' He also mentioned his previous involvement as a board member of Tesla, a company led by Musk. The collaboration between SpaceX and Oracle marks SpaceX's entry into the agricultural sector, following a recent partnership announcement with John Deere.
SpaceX's partnership with John Deere involves offering Starlink, SpaceX's satellite communications service, to farmers. This initiative aims to provide farmers with enhanced connectivity to leverage the tools and technologies offered by the agriculture tech firm. John Deere's Chief Technology Officer, Jahmy Hindman, expressed the company's commitment to empowering farmers with advanced connectivity solutions to optimize their operations.
Despite the significant developments, neither SpaceX nor Oracle has provided additional comments in response to inquiries from Business Insider outside of regular working hours. The collaboration between SpaceX, Oracle, and John Deere underscores the growing importance of technology and innovation in the agricultural industry, with AI-powered tools playing a crucial role in enhancing efficiency and productivity for farmers.
