Speculation that Elon Musk may merge SpaceX and xAI ahead of a potential IPO is reviving hopes—and concerns—about AI convergence across his companies, including Tesla.

SpaceX announced today that it has acquired xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, in a deal that creates a combined entity reportedly valued at $1.25 trillion ahead of a planned IPO. The acquisition notably does not include Tesla,

In March last year, he merged xAI with social media platform X, valuing xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, close to what he paid for Twitter in 2022, excluding debt.

SpaceX is considering a potential merger with Tesla Inc., as well as an alternative combination with artificial intelligence firm xAI, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign billionaire Elon Musk is weighing how to consolidate his empire.

In Tesla's annual financial filing, the company said that last year it sold $430 million worth of its energy storage products to xAI, Elon Musk's AI startup.

Tesla earnings beat Wall Street's estimates. The stock rose in after hours trading. A call with analysts is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET.

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By Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy Jan 28 (Reuters) - Tesla said on Wednesday it will invest $2 billion in CEO Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence company xAI - and that production plans for its Cybercab robotaxi were on track for this year.