SpaceXAI
Coverage of SpaceXAI in the Nexus archive.
- Musk acts fast, but can it last?
Elon Musk's companies SpaceXAI and Cursor collaborated to release Grok 4.5, an AI model integrated into Cursor. The partnership, formed in April, accelerated a $60 billion acquisition, highlighting Musk's rapid execution in the AI sector despite questions about sustaining his pace.
- The whirlwind 72 hours of rival AI announcements
OpenAI, Meta, and SpaceXAI led major AI labs with new product announcements in three days, including models like GPT-5.6 and features like GPT-Live, highlighting ongoing competition in the AI sector. Personnel changes and new tools from Perplexity and Anthropic also marked the developments.
- OpenAI is making its biggest play for the office
OpenAI is integrating its Codex AI coding tool into the ChatGPT desktop app to create a unified work hub, alongside releasing new GPT-5.6 AI models. The company aims to compete with rivals like Anthropic, Google, and Meta while expanding Codex's use beyond coding to areas like data analysis and research.
- SpaceXAI launched a new AI coding model that's cheaper than its rivals
SpaceXAI launched a new AI coding model priced lower than Anthropic's comparable offering, though it lags some competitors in performance. The model was trained in collaboration with AI coding startup Cursor.
- SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.5, its first built with Cursor's help
SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, its first model trained with the assistance of Cursor. The new model marks a collaborative effort between the two entities.
- Behind the Curtain: These 3 big AI trends are colliding at the same time
Three AI trends are accelerating: models are becoming more powerful (e.g., Anthropic's Fable, OpenAI's Sol, SpaceXAI's Grok 4.5), governments are developing regulatory frameworks, and the U.S. and China are considering restricting access to their most advanced AI. The global AI race is shifting toward national security concerns as autonomous agents and open-source models like China's GLM-5.2 redefine competition.
- The AI that spawned MechaHitler and deepfake porn puts on a suit to become legal advisor and Excel jockey
Elon Musk's SpaceXAI, formerly Eloncorp, launched Grok 4.5, an AI model rebranded for legal advice and Excel tasks. The model claims improved performance through training on Nvidia GB300 GPUs and Cursor acquisition, but independent benchmarks suggest it lags behind models like Anthropic’s Claude Fable.
- The New Grok 4.5 Is Out. Elon Musk Says It Competes With Last Year's Claude Opus
SpaceXAI's new coding model Grok 4.5 is positioned as cheaper and faster than Anthropic and OpenAI's flagship models. Elon Musk claims it competes with last year's Claude Opus but acknowledges it is at least one generation behind those models.
- OpenAI's most advanced AI model is breaking free — and colliding with Elon Musk's latest Grok release
OpenAI is launching its new GPT-5.6 AI model family, including Sol, Terra, and Luna, while Elon Musk announced the Grok 4.5 model from SpaceXAI. The developments coincide with ongoing rivalry between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, following Musk's 2024 lawsuit over OpenAI's nonprofit status and a recent court loss.
- xAI is now officially known as SpaceXAI
xAI has officially rebranded to SpaceXAI after merging with SpaceX five months ago. The announcement was made via the xAI account on X.
- XAI makes its rebrand to SpaceXAI complete with a new logo
xAI has been rebranded to SpaceXAI following its acquisition by SpaceX, which also acquired Grok and X. The rebrand aligns with SpaceX's significant AI investments, including a $12.7 billion 2025 capital expenditure on AI and major infrastructure deals with Anthropic and Google.
- Gemini taps SpaceXAI to build a personalized prediction markets feed
Gemini has partnered with SpaceXAI to develop a personalized prediction markets feed, leveraging AI to tailor insights for users. This collaboration aims to enhance user engagement through customized data-driven forecasts.
- Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI has been bleeding staff since its merger
Elon Musk's SpaceXAI has lost over 50 employees since February, sparking concerns about burnout and leadership changes. The merger has raised questions about talent poaching and retention incentives. This exodus may impact the company's future performance.