# xAI

**Type:** AI research company  
**Founded:** 2023  
**Founder:** Elon Musk  
**Status:** Acquired by SpaceX February 2, 2026  
**Valuation at acquisition:** ~$250 billion  

## Overview

xAI is Elon Musk's AI venture focused on developing large language models and AI training infrastructure. Primary product is Grok, a conversational AI model. The company was acquired by SpaceX in February 2026 as part of a strategy to vertically integrate AI infrastructure from launch through orbital compute to model deployment.

## Products

- **Grok:** Large language model and conversational AI
- **AI training infrastructure:** Compute and model development capabilities

## Strategic Position

xAI's acquisition by SpaceX creates vertical integration across:
- Launch infrastructure (SpaceX/Starship)
- Connectivity (Starlink)
- AI models (xAI/Grok)
- Planned orbital compute (SpaceX FCC filing)

The merger enables captive demand for SpaceX's orbital data center infrastructure through xAI's AI training and inference needs.

## Timeline

- **2023** — xAI founded by Elon Musk
- **2026-02-02** — Acquired by SpaceX in all-stock merger, valuation ~$250 billion

## Sources

- SpaceNews, CNBC (February 2026)