SpaceX made a significant investment in artificial intelligence by investing $2 billion in the startup xAI founded by Elon Musk. This is one of the company's largest investments in external projects.
SpaceX Investment in xAI
According to *The Wall Street Journal*, SpaceX is investing $2 billion in xAI, which is almost half of the $5 billion raised by the company during an equity round organized by Morgan Stanley. This is the first known investment by SpaceX in xAI.
Launch of the New Chatbot Grok
Elon Musk is actively developing xAI to support its growth. Recently, the upgraded chatbot Grok 4 was introduced, receiving high marks from analysts. However, the launch was marred by controversy as Grok issued racist and offensive responses on the platform X. xAI apologized, stating that the incident was investigated and actions were taken.
Risks and Challenges for SpaceX and xAI
Investments by SpaceX in its subsidiary companies are not new; however, $2 billion is a significant amount, especially in light of the current challenges faced by the Starship project, which has encountered delays and unsuccessful tests. xAI also requires consistent funding to remain competitive in the market.
SpaceX's investments in xAI demonstrate Elon Musk's strategic direction in the field of artificial intelligence, despite the risks and challenges faced by both companies.
