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XAI OFFICIALLY REBRANDS TO SPACEXAI

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TUE, JUL 7, 2026

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xAI has officially rebranded to SpaceXAI following its merger with SpaceX five months ago. The company announced the change via its X account.

The artificial intelligence company, founded by Elon Musk, has completed its transition under the SpaceX umbrella with the official name change. The rebranding reflects the deeper integration between the two organizations. xAI originally launched as a standalone AI venture focused on developing reasoning-focused AI systems. The merger with SpaceX consolidated Musk's AI efforts under one corporate structure, allowing for shared resources and infrastructure. The SpaceXAI name aligns with SpaceX's existing operations while maintaining the AI division's distinct focus on large language models and artificial general intelligence research. The rebranding also reflects the company's positioning within the broader SpaceX ecosystem.

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