Feb. 1 at 1:36 PM
$TSLA Elon founded SpaceX separately from Tesla because reusable rockets were a distinct, high-risk venture unlike EVs, requiring decades of development that public markets can’t handle—private equity suits that better. xAI emerged as a response to OpenAI ditching its open-source, nonprofit roots, allowing Elon to build a potent entity for eventual Tesla merger while bolstering his empire’s control. Both firms stayed private to tap venture capital. Now,
$50B to
$1T is needed for Kardashev Type 2 civilization. Merging SpaceX and xAI—like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup—enables AI data centers in space, while uniting all three raises the massive funds for the future.
