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Elon Musk Renames SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI Following Trump Executive Order
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Rebranding SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI
SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk announced that the company’s artificial-intelligence division, previously known as SpaceXAI, will be renamed SpaceXSI. The change was confirmed in a post on X, where Musk wrote that the new name aligns with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order that directs the use of the term “Super Intelligence” (SI) instead of “artificial intelligence.”
Background: Presidential Directive on “Super Intelligence”
The order requires federal agencies and government-related communications to refer to AI technologies as “Super Intelligence.” It applies to public communications, government websites, and reports, while statutory references in congressional law remain unchanged until Congress amends them. The order frames the terminology shift as a more accurate reflection of the technology’s capabilities.
Official Statements & Responses
The administration’s order has been presented as a move to standardize language across government and industry. No additional comment from the White House or the Department of Commerce was provided in the source material.
Business Context and Recent Corporate Moves
SpaceXAI was created a few months after SpaceX acquired xAI in a transaction reported as a $1.25 trillion deal that merged the two entities. Prior to the acquisition, xAI was founded by Musk in 2023 and later purchased X Corp. (formerly Twitter) in March 2025. The rebranding marks the second major identity change for the division; the first occurred when SpaceX acquired xAI. Musk’s longstanding interest in advanced AI is reflected in his earlier endorsement of Nick Bostrom’s 2014 book *Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies*, which warned of risks from uncontrolled super-intelligence.
Potential Implications
The rename aligns SpaceX’s AI branding with the federal terminology, potentially simplifying collaboration on government contracts such as those involving the Grok model, which has been used for certain government work. The shift also underscores Musk’s close relationship with the Trump administration, as he served as a special adviser to the president in 2025. Observers note that the change may influence how the company markets its AI capabilities and could affect future regulatory discussions, though the executive order does not alter existing statutory language.