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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Mark Sweney

SpaceX reportedly mulling Tesla merger or tie-up with Elon Musk’s xAI firm

Illustration shows SpaceX's logo and Elon Musk
Tesla’s capability to manufacture energy storage systems could prove useful for SpaceX to use solar energy in space to run the datacentres. Photograph: Dado Ruvić/Reuters

SpaceX is reportedly considering a potential merger with the electric carmaker Tesla, or a tie-up with artificial intelligence firm xAI, as Elon Musk looks at options to consolidate his global empire.

The rocket company is examining the feasibility of a tie-up with Tesla or xAI before a huge potential stock market float, according to Reuters.

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