SpaceX's AI Business Outperforms Expectations
SpaceX reported stronger-than-expected performance in its artificial intelligence (AI) business during the second quarter, which now accounts for 52% of the company’s income. The firm generated $14.6 billion in third-quarter revenue, driven by growth across all segments but particularly from its renamed 'Super Intelligence' division. This includes Cursor coding tool, Grok bot, and a growing neocloud business with 1.7 GW of compute capacity. The company's financials were also bolstered by $1 billion linked to Bitcoin price recovery and an unspecified related-party income potentially tied to SpaceX investments in other ventures. Despite the revenue growth, capital expenditures reached $19.6 billion as SpaceX continues development on Colossus II data center and Starship rocket projects crucial for future satellite deployment and orbital computing. The shift toward AI marks a strategic pivot away from its traditional space launch focus.
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