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SpaceX’s AI business is beating expectations

SpaceX’s AI business is beating expectations
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SpaceX's AI business, driven by data centers and Grok agents, exceeded investor expectations in the second quarter, now accounting for 52% of the company's total income.

Key points

  • •SpaceX's data centers and Grok agents generated higher profitability in the second quarter than investors had anticipated.
  • •The company is shifting its focus away from its roots as a space company to prioritize artificial intelligence.
  • •SpaceX reported $14.6 billion in third-quarter revenue, with AI contributing 52% of that total.
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