The acquisition of xAI by SpaceX has generated a wave of enthusiastic commentary, painting a picture of epochal technological transformation. There is talk of the birth of a "mega-company" worth $1.25 trillion, ready to revolutionize artificial intelligence, space infrastructure, satellite internet and, perhaps, the fate of humanity.

This narrative, widely echoed by the media, serves to present a corporate consolidation operation as inevitable progress. However, it is necessary to take a closer look at the situation to distinguish reality from Silicio Valley myths.

A mega-operation that hides an identity crisis

The acquisition mainly solves one problem: xAI needed a new home. It remains to be seen how the two companies will integrate their respective technologies and expertise, and what the implications will be for data sovereignty and regulatory compliance, especially in deployment scenarios involving sensitive data and critical infrastructure.