SpaceX reportedly tests plans for self-developed mobile phones and mobile communication networks.
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SpaceX reportedly developing AI handheld device prototype, Musk denies the reports.
PANews reported on July 2nd that, according to a well-known financial media outlet, SpaceX has showcased a prototype handheld AI device to investors. The device is described as thinner than an iPhone, falling somewhere between a small touchscreen phone and AI devices like the Rabbit R1. It runs a proprietary operating system and integrates xAI's artificial intelligence technology, reportedly using a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. SpaceX emphasized that the project is still in its very early stages, the design may undergo significant changes, and mass production is uncertain. However, Elon Musk quickly responded on the X platform, calling the report "completely untrue." It's worth noting that Musk previously stated that "Starlink phones are not impossible," and that they would be "completely optimized around the most energy-efficient neural networks."
News: Zhipu is evaluating its self-developed custom AI chip
According to a report by The Information, multiple sources revealed that Zhipu, a leading Chinese AI company, is considering designing its own AI chip. It is understood that with the rapidly increasing demand for its GLM series of large-scale models, coupled with increasing constraints on computing resources, Zhipu has recently made initial contact with some domestic chip design companies to explore the possibility of jointly developing a customized AI processor. The report points out that for large-scale AI model developers, developing their own chips aims to achieve hardware and software synergy optimization, improve computing efficiency, and reduce dependence on external GPU suppliers. Besides Zhipu, another domestic large-scale model company, DeepSeek, has also recently been reported to be simultaneously advancing its self-developed chip project focused on inference scenarios. Globally, top AI developers such as OpenAI (which has announced its self-developed chip Jalapeño) and Anthropic are actively developing customized chips, and the AI industry is accelerating towards a dual-track development stage of "model + chip" hardware and software integration.
SpaceX AI and Cursor plan to launch their first jointly developed AI model as early as Wednesday.
PANews reported on July 8th that, according to Reuters citing The Information, SpaceX AI and Cursor plan to launch their first jointly developed AI model as early as Wednesday. The report stated that the model was originally scheduled for release earlier this week but was delayed due to efficiency optimizations. The new model is expected to have rapid information processing capabilities and, in some aspects, compete with Anthropic's Opus 4.8 and OpenAI's GPT 5.5. In June, SpaceX announced its acquisition of Anysphere, the company behind the AI programming assistant Cursor, in a $60 billion all-stock transaction to strengthen its position in the AI tools market. SpaceX (formerly xAI) was acquired by SpaceX in February of this year, and SpaceX officially joined the Nasdaq 100 index this Tuesday.
Anthropic reportedly plans to expand in Manhattan, doubling its New York City staff to 1,000.
According to Odaily Odaily, Anthropic reportedly plans to expand in Manhattan, doubling its New York City workforce to 1,000; it plans to lease a 16-story building in Hudson Square. The company will begin relocating to New York City in the summer of 2026. (Cailian Press)
Anthropic has launched its self-developed AI chip and is in talks with Samsung regarding a customization plan.
According to Beating's monitoring, Anthropic is in talks with Samsung regarding a custom AI chip and has already begun early development work on its self-developed AI chip. Anthropic has also held talks with several chip design companies. --------------------------------- Click the original link below to join Beating's AI news channel on Lark, and receive 24/7 monitoring of global AI hot topics and news.
The logic behind a SpaceX-Tesla merger has been reinforced, with the question of "when to merge" becoming a focal point of discussion.
Odaily Odaily that ten years ago, Musk believed SpaceX and Tesla had a "weak connection" and insufficient justification for a merger. Now, market discussions have shifted from "whether they will merge" to "when they will merge," with long-term investors believing a merger is inevitable. While Musk hasn't publicly confirmed it, he frequently mentions the "integration" of his businesses, and SpaceX has hinted in filings about a possible large-scale share issuance, fueling speculation about a deal. Both companies have been transitioning towards AI in recent years: Tesla is betting on self-driving cars and humanoid robots, while SpaceX acquired xAI and plans to deploy a space data center. AI is expected to become SpaceX's largest revenue source starting this year. The business ties between the two companies have clearly strengthened; SpaceX disclosed that it purchases batteries and Cybertrucks from Tesla, and Tesla indirectly holds SpaceX equity through the xAI acquisition. Although Musk denied the merger logic a decade ago, in 2025 he acknowledged synergies among the three companies in the field of solar-powered AI satellites—a key technology he sees as "accessing large amounts of solar energy." (Jinshi)