# SpaceX and Tesla weigh merger to combine AI computing and technology

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sure-lets-smoosh-spacex-and-tesla-together-who-cares/
- Published: 2026-10-22T19:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T19:54:28+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1016879/spacex-tesla-cursed-katamari
- Topics: Business, Companies, Space, Technology

## Key points

- SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a merger.
- Musk says it could support joint AI development.
- Tesla profits fell for a second quarter.

## Summary

SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to consider a merger, which Elon Musk says could help them develop advanced AI software. The proposal links SpaceX’s computing infrastructure with Tesla’s self-driving technology and robots, but it would also give Musk greater control over two large businesses.

SpaceX reported $7.56 billion in third-quarter revenue from its AI-related division, including $7 billion from infrastructure and services, more than triple the previous quarter; the figure included $608 million from its acquisition of Cursor. Analysts say much of the remaining revenue likely came from rented computing capacity, while Grok’s contribution was not disclosed. Tesla’s profits fell for a second consecutive quarter, and the companies already share projects including a planned chip venture called Terafab.

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