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Musk Confirms No Tesla-xAI Merger Amid $200M Defense Deal

7/15/2025

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Musk's AI Investments

Elon Musk confirmed no merger between Tesla and xAI, but a shareholder vote on xAI investment is planned.
Tesla's latest software update features the Grok AI chatbot, which currently does not control vehicles.
xAI received a $200 million contract from the US Department of Defense for AI tool development, despite concerns over Grok's outputs.
SpaceX is investing $2 billion in xAI, focusing on AI ethics and government integration challenges.
Dealers should brace for customer questions as Tesla rolls out advanced AI features, affecting vehicle usability.

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Musk's AI Investments

Elon Musk confirmed no merger between Tesla and xAI, but a shareholder vote on xAI investment is planned.
Tesla's latest software update features the Grok AI chatbot, which currently does not control vehicles.
xAI received a $200 million contract from the US Department of Defense for AI tool development, despite concerns over Grok's outputs.
SpaceX is investing $2 billion in xAI, focusing on AI ethics and government integration challenges.
Dealers should brace for customer questions as Tesla rolls out advanced AI features, affecting vehicle usability.

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