TechCrunch reports that Elon Musk is publicly recasting xAI’s large Anthropic compute deal as short-term and cancellable. However, SpaceX’s own S-1 filing describes payments continuing through May 2029. The discrepancy raises questions about the deal’s duration, financial commitment, and how AI infrastructure obligations are being presented publicly versus in formal disclosures.
American Airlines has partnered with SpaceX to equip 500 Airbus aircraft with Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi. This major contract solidifies Starlink's dominance in the aviation connectivity market. The deal provides a crucial commercial milestone for SpaceX ahead of its anticipated IPO, while cementing its competitive standoff against Amazon.