SpaceX-xAI $1.25 Trillion Merger Reshapes Global AI Infrastructure Landscape

SpaceX has acquired xAI for $250 billion, creating a $1.25 trillion combined entity in the largest merger in corporate history. This vertical integration positions Elon Musk to control advanced AI models alongside massive compute resources from Starlink, as global AI venture funding hits record $297 billion in Q1 2026, with AI startups capturing 81 percent of total investment.