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Musk's xAI explores three-way partnership with Mistral and Cursor - Insider By Investing.com
Investing.com -- Elon Musk's AI startup xAI has held discussions in recent weeks with French AI startup Mistral and AI coding company Cursor about a potential three-way partnership, according to a report from Business Insider, citing people familiar with the matter. Musk has floated the idea of closer AI collaboration with Mistral and Cursor, insiders said. The move comes as xAI seeks to compete with AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI in AI coding services and AI agents. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.
Anthropic's new A.I. model is triggering Global alarms
Anthropic, the prominent artificial intelligence startup, is grappling with a significant security breach involving its most advanced technology. A small collective of unauthorized individuals reportedly gained access to Claude Mythos, a new model so potent that the company had initially restricted its release due to concerns over its capabilities. The breach, which was first reported by Bloomberg News on Wednesday, involved a group of users on a private Discord forum. According to reports, these individuals did not use sophisticated hacking techniques to bypass Anthropic's internal systems. Instead, they managed to access a "preview" version of the model by correctly identifying its online location within a third-party vendor's environment, utilizing knowledge of the company's previous naming conventions and hosting patterns. The incident is particularly sensitive because Anthropic has spent weeks describing Mythos as a revolutionary but dangerous tool. The model has demonstrated an unprecedented aptitude for identifying and exploiting "zero-day" software vulnerabilities -- flaws unknown to the software's creators -- that have existed for decades in major operating systems and web browsers. In an effort to manage these risks, Anthropic had launched "Project Glasswing," a highly controlled initiative that granted access only to a select group of approximately 40 partners, including federal agencies and major financial institutions. The goal was to use the AI defensively to patch critical infrastructure before it could be targeted by malicious actors. "We are investigating a report claiming unauthorized access to Claude Mythos Preview through one of our third-party vendor environments," an Anthropic spokesperson said in a statement. While the group that accessed the model reportedly claimed they were motivated by curiosity rather than malice, the breach has intensified the debate over whether such powerful "frontier" models can ever be truly secured. Some experts suggest that the very act of restricting the model may have inadvertently created a new kind of target for digital hobbyists and hackers alike. Dario Amodei, the chief executive of Anthropic, has previously warned that the rapid advancement of AI coding capabilities represents a fundamental shift in the cybersecurity landscape. He noted that these systems are now identifying weaknesses "that humans have missed" for years. The leak has also drawn the attention of the federal government. Recent memos indicate that the Office of Management and Budget has been working to provide federal agencies with access to the model, provided that "the appropriate guardrails and safeguards are in place" to prevent misuse. As the company works to close the loophole that allowed the unauthorized access, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges inherent in the AI arms race. For many in the industry, the breach confirms a difficult reality: as AI becomes more capable of breaking into systems, the systems holding the AI themselves become increasingly vulnerable.
Musk's xAI explores three-way partnership with Mistral and Cursor - Insider By Investing.com
Investing.com -- Elon Musk's AI startup xAI has held discussions in recent weeks with French AI startup Mistral and AI coding company Cursor about a potential three-way partnership, according to a report from Business Insider, citing people familiar with the matter. Musk has floated the idea of closer AI collaboration with Mistral and Cursor, insiders said. The move comes as xAI seeks to compete with AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI in AI coding services and AI agents. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.
Ranchi Traffic Chaos: Encroachment, Illegal Parking Fuel Congestion on Key Roads
Ranchi: Traffic snarls across key city arteries such as Main Road, Circular Road, Station Road and Ratu Road continue to worsen, with officials flagging encroachment, illegal parking and weak enforcement as major causes behind the chaos.Concerned over the situation, Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC), along with traffic police and district administration, is working on a long-term plan to streamline vehicle movement and reduce congestion.At a review meeting led by municipal commissioner Sushant Gaurav on Wednesday, officials discussed peak-hour gridlocks, unregulated auto and e-rickshaw operations, and damaged traffic signals. "Encroachment and lack of compliance are key reasons behind traffic snarls. We need a coordinated and long-term approach to address these challenges," Gaurav said.SSP (traffic) Rakesh Singh said measures such as bollards, barricades, road markings and speed breakers will be strengthened to improve traffic.A joint team of civic officials and traffic police will inspect key congestion points to identify problem areas and plan targeted interventions.
Musk's xAI explores three-way partnership with Mistral and Cursor - Insider By Investing.com
Investing.com -- Elon Musk's AI startup xAI has held discussions in recent weeks with French AI startup Mistral and AI coding company Cursor about a potential three-way partnership, according to a report from Business Insider, citing people familiar with the matter. Musk has floated the idea of closer AI collaboration with Mistral and Cursor, insiders said. The move comes as xAI seeks to compete with AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI in AI coding services and AI agents. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.
RBI In Talks With Banks To Assess Risks Posed By Anthropic's Mythos: Report
The RBI is preparing broader guidelines for banks entering enterprise partnerships with AI models. New Delhi: India's central bank is in talks with global regulators, Indian lenders and government officials to understand the potential risks posed by Anthropic's new artificial intelligence model Mythos, three sources said. The Reserve Bank of India's preliminary assessment - just like that of global regulators - suggests Mythos could pose cybersecurity risks by accelerating the discovery and exploitation of software vulnerabilities, the sources, all familiar with the central bank's thinking, said. Regulators in Asia, Europe and the United States have warned banks to review defences and preparedness. In Japan, the financial watchdog will meet banks this week, while the Australian central bank said it is monitoring Mythos-related developments. RBI officials have, over the past fortnight, held consultations on Mythos-related risks with counterparts in the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England in particular, according to one of the sources. The RBI may seek direct engagement with Anthropic, the sources said. "Globally, we are discussing with other countries and other regulators on what the developments are and what safeguards need to be taken," one of the sources said. India's payment authority, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), is trying to secure early access to Mythos alongside a small number of banks, to identify vulnerabilities and "day-zero" cyber risks ahead of any broader rollout, this source said. However, such access may not be forthcoming as Anthropic's Mythos systems are hosted on strictly-controlled servers in the US, and running tests on local data in foreign jurisdictions could prove challenging, said a fourth source aware of the matter. Access to Mythos has been limited to a small number of organisations involved in maintaining key digital infrastructure in the US Anthropic plans to provide Mythos access to European banks soon, Reuters reported earlier this week. Email requests for comment sent to RBI and NPCI were not immediately answered. The RBI is preparing broader guidelines for banks entering enterprise partnerships with advanced AI models, including Mythos and Anthropic's Claude family, as part of a longer‑term strategy on AI adoption, according to two of the sources. The discussions are at an early stage, but the central bank will insist that all analytics based on data of Indian customers comply with RBI's domestic data localisation, the sources said. The RBI data localisation rule, issued in 2018, requires all payment system providers in India to store end-to-end transaction data, including user information and payment messages, exclusively on servers located within India. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Show full article Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world Reserve Bank Of India, Anthropic AI Mythos, Indian Banks
Anthropic tested removing Claude Code from the Pro plan
Anthropic caused a stir among developers with what appeared to be a surprise change to its pricing plan: The company signaled that Claude Code, the popular agentic development tool, would no longer be available to subscribers on the $20-per-month Pro plan. Users took to Reddit and X to point out that Anthropic's pricing page for Claude explicitly showed Claude Code as not supported in the Pro plan. (It remained in the $100/month+ Max plan.) New users signing up for Pro subscriptions were unable to access Claude Code. Meanwhile, existing subscribers saw no interruption. After speculation and frustration spread, Anthropic's head of growth, Amol Avasare, took to social media to clarify that this was a "small test on ~2% of new prosumer signups." As for the reasoning, he explained: When we launched Max a year ago, it didn't include Claude Code, Cowork didn't exist, and agents that run for hours weren't a thing. Max was designed for heavy chat usage, that's it. Since then, we bundled Claude Code into Max and it took off after Opus 4. Cowork landed. Long-running async agents are now everyday workflows. The way people actually use a Claude subscription has changed fundamentally. Engagement per subscriber is way up. We've made small adjustments along the way (weekly caps, tighter limits at peak), but usage has changed a lot and our current plans weren't built for this. So we're looking at different options to keep delivering a great experience for users. Some users remained upset, noting that it was strange and confusing that Anthropic ran a trial on just 2 percent of new sign-ups yet updated its public-facing documentation to reflect that the change was universal. Before long, the pricing page was updated to again show that Claude Code is offered as part of the Pro plan. Claude has seen an explosive growth in usage over the past few months. User numbers increased dramatically as many people flocked away from ChatGPT; tools like OpenClaw began consuming large amounts of tokens; and, in general, as Avasare said, usage for some users shifted away from brief, sporadic chat sessions to nearly always-on, multi-agent workflows. The reality is that there is only so much compute to go around -- and that's shown in occasional outages and other problems for the service. The company has attracted heat over other recent attempts to deal with the high demand, like introducing new limits during peak hours. It's not surprising that it would test removing the tool that drives a lot of that heavy usage from the plan with a relatively modest consumer price point, but of course, people have started to build their daily workflows on top of this tool, so users are understandably frustrated that a change that dramatic that could occur at all, much less that it could happen without much public communication. "When we do land on something, if it affects existing subscribers you'll get plenty of notice before anything changes. Will hear it from us, not a screenshot on X or Reddit," Avasare said.
Kraken Flags Massive Crypto Tax Burden as 74% of Forms Fall Below $50 - FinanceFeeds
Crypto exchange Kraken said it filed 56 million crypto-transaction forms with the Internal Revenue Service for the 2025 tax year, highlighting the scale of reporting now tied to digital asset activity. The data shows that a large portion of these filings relate to low-value transactions rather than large trades. Roughly 18.5 million of the forms covered transactions valued below $1, while more than half were for $10 or less. Only 8.5% of the newly introduced Form 1099-DAs exceeded $600, and 74% were below $50, according to the company. Each form is sent to both the IRS and the customer, creating a reconciliation requirement for taxpayers. Kraken estimates that an active crypto user may face an additional $250 to $500 annually for specialized tax software, on top of standard filing costs. "The hours taxpayers spend reconciling these micro-transactions, often with incomplete data, generate costs wildly disproportionate to any revenue the IRS will collect from them," Kraken said. The reporting burden stems from the absence of a de minimis exemption for crypto payments. Under current rules, even small transactions can trigger taxable events that must be calculated and reported individually. Kraken highlighted that paying for everyday purchases using crypto requires users to determine the cost basis of the specific portion spent and calculate gains or losses for each transaction. This requirement applies regardless of transaction size. Brokers reporting for 2025 provide gross proceeds without cost basis, meaning forms show what was sold but not the original purchase price. This has led to confusion among users, with Kraken reporting thousands of client inquiries tied to incomplete reporting data. The broader tax burden is already significant. The Tax Foundation estimates that US taxpayers spend $146 billion annually in time and expenses on tax compliance, while the National Taxpayers Union Foundation estimates an average of 13 hours and $290 per return for non-business filers. Kraken identified staking rewards as a second source of reporting complexity. Under current rules, rewards are treated as ordinary income at the time they are received, based on market value at that moment. Many users retain these tokens rather than selling them, creating a mismatch between taxable income and realized cash flow. If token prices decline after receipt, users may face tax liabilities that exceed the current value of their holdings. Kraken described this as phantom income and noted that a large share of sub-dollar Form 1099-DAs were tied to staking distributions, further contributing to the volume of low-value filings. Kraken is advocating for legislative changes to address these issues. The exchange is calling for a broad, inflation-indexed de minimis exemption that would exclude small transactions from taxable reporting, rather than limiting such provisions to stablecoins. It is also urging lawmakers to allow taxpayers to choose when staking rewards are taxed, either at the time of receipt under current rules or at the point of sale when gains or losses are realized. The company said existing exchange infrastructure already supports both reporting approaches, but regulatory authorization is required to implement this flexibility. As crypto adoption expands, the outcome of these proposals may shape how digital assets are used in everyday transactions and investment strategies.
Anthropic investigates alleged Mythos AI access breach
Anthropic has launched an investigation after reports that a small group of users may have gained unauthorized access to its highly restricted "Claude Mythos" model -- an advanced cybersecurity-focused AI system that the company has deliberately kept out of public release due to its powerful capabilities, AzerNEWS reports, citing BBC. In a statement, Anthropic said: "We are investigating a report claiming unauthorized access to Claude Mythos Preview through one of our third-party vendor environments." The response comes after a Bloomberg report suggested that users in a private online forum were able to interact with the model without proper permissions, bypassing normal access controls. Claude Mythos is considered one of Anthropic's most sensitive systems, designed specifically for cybersecurity research, including testing how AI might detect or exploit software vulnerabilities. Because of this, it has raised significant concern among experts, with some warning about the risks of misuse if such technology were to fall into the wrong hands. However, there is currently no evidence that malicious actors have obtained the model or that Anthropic's core systems were compromised. The company emphasized that its internal infrastructure remains secure. Cybersecurity specialist Raluca Saceanu, CEO of Smarttech247, suggested the incident was "most likely the result of misuse of legitimate access rather than a traditional hack," highlighting how complex modern AI access ecosystems have become. Interestingly, despite the concerns, some government officials -- including senior UK cyber policy figures -- have argued that advanced AI systems like Mythos could ultimately be a "net positive" for global cybersecurity, provided they are tightly controlled and used defensively. Anthropic has already made limited versions of Mythos available to selected tech and financial institutions, where it is used to simulate cyberattacks and strengthen digital defenses. Experts say this dual-use nature of AI -- both as a defensive and potentially offensive tool -- is becoming one of the defining challenges of the next generation of artificial intelligence security.
How Anthropic's Mythos is fueling cyber risk aggregation fears
Launched under a tightly controlled initiative known as Project Glasswing, Mythos has been made available to a select group of technology and infrastructure firms, including major platforms and operators of critical systems. According to reporting by Reuters, the model has already uncovered thousands of vulnerabilities across major operating systems and browsers, fuelling fears about the resilience of existing digital infrastructure.
Banglalink, SpaceX seek nod for satellite-to-mobile trial
Banglalink and Elon Musk's SpaceX have jointly applied to the telecom regulator in Bangladesh to launch trials of telecom services through satellite, allowing users' smartphones to connect directly to satellites through a mobile operator's network. In a recent letter seen by The Daily Star, the companies sought approval from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) for an initial 60-day test and trial period to integrate satellite connectivity into Banglalink's network. "This system will provide supplemental mobile connectivity using over 650 Starlink Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellites, which initially will deliver SMS and, at a later stage, light-data capabilities to Banglalink subscribers, particularly during periods when terrestrial networks are damaged or unavailable," the letter said. It said the commercial arrangement will integrate Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity into Banglalink's mobile network in Bangladesh. The letter describes the initiative as a first-of-its-kind partnership in Bangladesh aimed at expanding connectivity, particularly in disaster-prone and remote areas where conventional terrestrial networks are unavailable. The companies said the proposed service would help address long-standing coverage gaps. This development comes after Kaan Terzioglu, chief executive officer of Veon, told The Daily Star last month that the company aims to replicate the technology it is already using in Ukraine and Kazakhstan. To prepare for a commercial rollout, Banglalink and SpaceX requested regulatory support. The testing will use mobile frequencies authorised for Banglalink's operations, specifically the 2110-2115 MHz downlink range and 1920-1925 MHz uplink range, where Banglalink is the sole authorised spectrum user. The companies said the service would initially be offered as a supplementary service under Banglalink's existing licence and would comply with regulatory obligations, including Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. "Subject to regulatory approval, the testing is expected to commence in April 2026 and will focus on integrating Banglalink's terrestrial mobile service with Starlink's Direct-to-Cell satellites in Bangladesh. No commercial service will be offered to Banglalink's customers during the testing phase." Alongside the trial, the companies also urged the regulator to support necessary regulatory changes to enable satellite-based mobile services. The trial demonstrations will take place at mutually agreed locations within Banglalink's licensed service areas in Bangladesh and will operate within Banglalink's authorised frequency ranges. The companies highlighted the potential of satellite-to-mobile services to bridge the digital divide and ensure connectivity during emergencies. They added that the system would allow users to connect via widely available LTE devices. LTE (Long-Term Evolution) is a 4G mobile network technology that provides high-speed data for smartphones. Citing global use cases, the companies said the system had already been deployed in emergency situations. They also requested the commission to grant approval for the commercial launch immediately after the test and trial. Md Emdad Ul Bari, chairman of the BTRC, said they are assessing the letter and that a decision will be taken after obtaining the government's opinion on the matter. Unlike traditional mobile networks that rely on ground-based towers, Starlink's direct-to-cell technology uses satellites as cell towers in space. This allows ordinary mobile phones to connect directly, expanding coverage to areas with little or no ground infrastructure. In a statement yesterday, Banglalink announced a collaboration with Starlink Mobile to introduce the satellite-to-mobile service. Johan Buse, chief executive officer of Banglalink, said, "Connectivity is about care -- it matters most when it reaches people wherever they are. Some communities remain beyond the reach of traditional networks because of our unique geography. "By providing satellite-enabled coverage with Starlink, we aim to bridge those gaps and ensure people can stay connected, even in the most remote parts of the country."
SpaceX Strikes Potential $60B Deal to Acquire AI Startup Cursor
eWeek content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More SpaceX announced on Tuesday a new partnership with Cursor, the San Francisco-based AI coding company. The deal isn't a straightforward acquisition, at least, not yet. According to a post by SpaceX via X, the agreement gives the rocket company the right to acquire Anysphere, Cursor's parent company, later this year for $60 billion. This structure essentially places a $10 billion breakup fee or collaboration price tag on the table if SpaceX decides not to proceed with a full buyout. Cursor, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates, has experienced a meteoric rise. The San Francisco startup crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue in under two years and, by November last year, had reached a valuation of $29 billion after raising $3.4 billion from investors including Thrive Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Accel. More recently, its annualized revenue surpassed $2 billion, according to the Financial Times. But growth had hit a ceiling. "We've wanted to push our training efforts much further, but we've been bottlenecked by compute," Cursor said in a blog post announcing the partnership. The SpaceX deal, the startup added, will allow its team to "leverage xAI's Colossus infrastructure to dramatically scale up the intelligence of our models." CEO Michael Truell, for his part, sounded optimistic. "Excited to partner with the SpaceX team to scale up Composer," he wrote on X, calling it "a meaningful step on our path to build the best place to code with AI." The road to a $1.75 trillion IPO SpaceX has confidentially filed with the SEC for an IPO that could happen as early as June, and is expected to be the largest IPO in history, potentially valuing the company at $1.75 trillion. By folding Cursor into its ecosystem, SpaceX is doubling down on its identity as an AI powerhouse, not just a rocket manufacturer. Musk has already merged his AI venture, xAI, into SpaceX earlier this year. However, internal documents suggest the path hasn't been entirely smooth. According to the Financial Times, while SpaceX's Starlink satellite business saw an operating profit of $4.42 billion last year, the xAI division reported a loss of $6.4 billion in 2025. Winning the coding war The deal also signals a tactical shift. While Musk's xAI has struggled with employee departures and a chatbot, Grok, that Musk himself admitted was behind in coding, Cursor has been winning over developers. The New York Times reports that "xAI was not built right first time around, so is being rebuilt from the foundations up," a sentiment Musk shared after hiring two former Cursor leads in March to help fix the ship. By securing Cursor, SpaceX isn't just buying software; it's buying a lead in the race against rivals like Anthropic and OpenAI, both of which have been aggressively launching their own automated coding tools. Also read: Elon Musk says an AI-driven economy may require universal high income as automation reshapes jobs, wages, and wealth distribution.
SpaceX Tapped for Industry Group Developing Golden Dome Software
SpaceX is part of a group of companies developing the operating system underpinning President Donald Trump's Golden Dome initiative, according to people familiar with the matter, underscoring the deep ties between Elon Musk's rocket-and-satellite maker and the US government. The company is focused on integrating satellite communications for military operations, said the people, who asked not to be identified because they weren't authorized to speak publicly. SpaceX is working alongside eight other defense and artificial intelligence companies, including Anduril Industries Inc., Palantir Technologies Inc. and Aalyria Technologies Inc., to build software connecting missile defense capabilities, according to one of the people. SpaceX's previously unreported participation in the consortium indicates its role in the Golden Dome project is broader than previously known and extends into software development. The Wall Street Journal earlier revealedBloomberg Terminal the names of some members of the industry group and reportedBloomberg Terminal that SpaceX would also receive a hardware-focused contract to build satellites for Golden Dome. SpaceX didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The company, which is expected to go public later this year, is already working with the US Space Force to develop a military communications network using the company's Starshield platform, a version of Starlink that offers a classified and encrypted signal. The involvement with Golden Dome signifies continuing defense work supporting SpaceX's target valuation in the initial public offering of more than $2 trillion. The Golden Dome command-and-control technology is intended to connect military systems that are typically kept separated, and will serve as the backbone of the $185 billion defense initiative, which aims to shield the US from any foreign aerial attack. Some details of the industry consortium were disclosed last month by General Michael Guetlein, who is heading the Golden Dome effort. After an initial six-company group was formed -- which also included Swoop Technologies and Scale AI -- the Pentagon added three large defense contractors: Lockheed Martin Corp., RTX Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. The software is intended to be the "glue layer" that allows the Pentagon to "pull together all these various capabilities" under the Golden Dome umbrella, Guetlein said at an industry conference. The companies meet every Thursday evening to brief Guetlein on their progress and have already conducted a live demonstration of their capabilities, he said. According to a Pentagon official, the command-and-control consortium is expected to show that the system can "receive data from different sources, process that information, make decisions at relevant speed and take action" this year. The software is also expected to be used for an in-orbit demonstration of space-based interceptors in 2027, said one of the people familiar with the matter. Space-based interceptors, which are designed to destroy enemy missiles outside the Earth's atmosphere, are a key but unproven component of Golden Dome. In November, the Space Force said it had awarded multiple contracts of less than $9 million each to unidentified companies to develop interceptor prototypes. Impulse Space, Anduril and Apex Space are among the firms selected to develop these prototypes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Anthropic investigating report of 'unauthorized access' of powerful Mythos model
Anthropic (ANTH.PVT) is investigating a report that unauthorized individuals have gained access to its powerful Claude Mythos Preview AI model, the company said Wednesday. The move comes after Bloomberg reported that a small group of users had accessed Mythos through various methods, including one person's access to Anthropic via a third-party vendor they worked for. Anthropic announced its Mythos Preview model on April 7, describing it as an unreleased general-purpose frontier AI that the company found especially good at identifying software vulnerabilities. It then used those vulnerabilities to develop exploits to break into programs. In some cases, Anthropic claimed that Mythos Preview found vulnerabilities that had gone undetected for decades. The company said the model could also find holes in every major operating system and web browser. The company said it was so concerned about Mythos Preview's ability to crack into software that it was releasing it only to a handful of companies via its Project Glasswing initiative, which will give developers time to use the model to find vulnerabilities in their products before similar AI models inevitably hit the market. If Mythos Preview fell into the hands of outsiders and Anthropic's statements about its capabilities are correct, it could pose a serious threat to companies around the world. Developers are only human, and when they write code, they occasionally make mistakes. Despite their best efforts and strenuous testing, those errors can go overlooked and eventually ship with software released to the public. Hackers spend their time scouring programs and applications for bugs in the hopes of using them to break into a piece of software. But AI moves far faster than humans, enabling hackers to search for vulnerabilities at speeds unheard of just a few years ago. The problem for cybersecurity defenders, in particular, is so-called zero-day exploits. These are vulnerabilities that hackers find and exploit, and for which there are no known fixes. Developers have to create patches for those vulnerabilities to kill the exploit that gave the attackers access to the software that's been hacked. Even more unsettling is the fact that cybersecurity defenders are only made aware of zero-day exploits when researchers locate them and inform them of the issues, or when they discover hackers have been using them. And unfortunately, hackers can go undetected, siphoning information from a company or stealing data from users before they're found. Email Daniel Howley at [email protected]. Follow him on X at @DanielHowley.
SpaceX is following in Tesla's footsteps in a way nobody expected
In the span of just months in early 2026, SpaceX has transformed itself into one of the world's most ambitious AI companies. The catalyst: its February acquisition of xAI. When Elon Musk founded Tesla in 2003, it was a plucky electric car startup betting everything on lithium-ion batteries and a niche luxury Roadster. Two decades later, Tesla is far more than a car company. Its valuation increasingly hinges on Full Self-Driving software, the Optimus humanoid robot, the Robotaxi program, and the Dojo supercomputer cluster purpose-built for AI training. Musk has repeatedly described Tesla as an AI and robotics company that happens to sell vehicles. The cars, in this view, are merely the first scalable platform for real-world AI. Now, SpaceX is tracing an eerily similar path, only faster and in a direction almost no one anticipated. Founded in 2002 to make spaceflight routine and eventually multiplanetary, SpaceX spent its first two decades perfecting reusable rockets, landing Falcon 9 boosters, and building the Starlink megaconstellation. Elon Musk launches TERAFAB: The $25B Tesla-SpaceXAI chip factory that will rewire the AI industry It was an engineering and manufacturing powerhouse, not a software play. Yet, in the span of just months in early 2026, SpaceX has transformed itself into one of the world's most ambitious AI companies. The catalyst: its February acquisition of xAI. The xAI deal, announced on February 2, was structured as an all-stock transaction that valued the combined entity at roughly $1.25 trillion -- SpaceX at $1 trillion and xAI at $250 billion. In a memo to employees, Musk framed the merger as the creation of "the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth." The new SpaceX now owns Grok, the large language model family that powers the chatbot of the same name, along with xAI's massive training infrastructure. More importantly, it has a declared mission to move AI compute off-planet. Earth-based data centers are hitting hard limits on power, cooling, and land. Musk's solution is orbital data centers, or constellations of solar-powered satellites that act as supercomputers in the sky. SpaceX has already asked regulators for permission to launch up to one million such satellites. Starship, the company's fully reusable heavy-lift vehicle, is the only rocket capable of delivering the necessary mass at the required cadence. Each orbital node would enjoy near-constant sunlight, vast radiator surfaces for passive cooling, and zero terrestrial real-estate costs. Musk has predicted that within two to three years, space-based AI inference and training could become cheaper than anything possible on the ground. This is not a side project; it is the strategic centerpiece Musk has envisioned for SpaceX. Starlink already provides the global low-latency backbone; next-generation V3 satellites will carry onboard AI accelerators. Rockets deliver the hardware, while AI optimizes every aspect of launch, landing, and constellation management. The feedback loop is self-reinforcing, too. Better AI makes better rockets, which launch more AI infrastructure. Just yesterday, on April 21, SpaceX doubled down. It secured an option to acquire Cursor -- the fast-growing AI coding tool beloved by software engineers -- for $60 billion later this year, or pay a $10 billion partnership fee if the full deal does not close. Cursor's models already help engineers write code at superhuman speed. Pairing that technology with SpaceX's Colossus-scale training clusters (the same ones powering Grok) positions the company to dominate AI developer tools, much as Tesla dominates autonomous driving software. Why SpaceX just made a $60 billion bet on AI coding ahead of historic IPO The parallels with Tesla are striking. Both companies began in a single, capital-intensive sector: Tesla with EVs, SpaceX with launch vehicles. Both used early hardware success to fund AI at scale. Tesla's Dojo supercomputers train neural nets on billions of miles of real-world driving data; SpaceX now trains on telemetry from thousands of orbital assets and re-entries. Tesla's FSD chip runs inference on cars; SpaceX's future satellites will run inference in orbit. Tesla's Optimus robot will work in factories; SpaceX envisions lunar factories manufacturing more AI satellites, eventually using electromagnetic mass drivers to fling them into deep space. Critics once dismissed Musk's multi-company empire as unfocused. The 2026 moves reveal the opposite: deliberate convergence. SpaceX is no longer merely a rocket company that sells internet from space. It is an AI company whose competitive moat is literal orbital infrastructure and the only vehicle that can service it at scale. The forthcoming IPO, expected later this year, will almost certainly be pitched not as a space play but as the purest bet on AI infrastructure the public market has ever seen. Whether the orbital data-center vision survives regulatory scrutiny, astronomical concerns about light pollution, or the sheer engineering challenge remains to be seen. Yet the strategic direction is unmistakable. Just as Tesla proved that software and AI could redefine the century-old automobile, SpaceX is proving that rockets are merely the delivery mechanism for the next great computing platform -- one that floats above the clouds, powered by the sun, and limited only by the physics of orbit. In that unexpected sense, history is repeating. Tesla stopped being "just a car company" years ago. SpaceX has now stopped being "just a rocket company." Both are becoming something far larger: AI powerhouses with hardware moats so deep that competitors will need their own reusable megaconstellations to keep up. The age of terrestrial AI is ending. The age of space-based AI is beginning -- and SpaceX is building the launchpad.
Liner Hanger System Market to Reach USD 6,268.42 Million by 2032, Driven by Deepwater Exploration and Unconventional Drilling Growth | Credence Research
LONDON, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Credence Research has released a new report titled "Liner Hanger System Market Size, Share, Growth, Opportunities, and Competitive Analysis, 2025-2032." According to the study, the Liner Hanger System Market was valued at USD 4,084.5 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6,268.42 million by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period. The market is witnessing steady expansion due to increasing drilling activity in unconventional reservoirs, growing investments in deepwater and ultra-deepwater projects, and rising demand for high-performance well completion technologies. The global liner hanger system market reflects a highly competitive and technology-driven environment, where major oilfield service providers focus on innovation, advanced materials, and automated deployment solutions. Companies such as Schlumberger Limited, Halliburton Company, Baker Hughes Company, Weatherford International plc, and NOV Inc. are strengthening their positions through high-pressure systems, expandable technologies, and digital monitoring capabilities. Regionally, North America led the market in 2024 with approximately 34% share, followed by Asia Pacific and Europe, supported by strong drilling programs across both onshore and offshore fields. By Type Conventional liner hangers led the market in 2024 with about 38% share due to reliability and cost efficiency in standard wells. Mechanical and hydraulic types are gaining traction in deep and high-pressure wells, while expandable hangers grow in complex wellbores for better zonal isolation and larger internal diameter. By Well Type Horizontal and directional wells dominated with around 61% share in 2024, driven by unconventional drilling and longer laterals. Vertical wells maintain steady demand, but focus on higher recovery and efficiency continues to favor horizontal drilling. By Location of Deployment Onshore held nearly 63% share due to high drilling activity, lower costs, and easier operations. Offshore is growing steadily, especially in deepwater projects that require advanced high-pressure liner hanger systems. Request Free Sample Report (Liner Hanger System Market) - https://www.credenceresearch.com/report/liner-hanger-system-market Key Growth Drivers Rising Drilling Activities in Unconventional Reservoirs The expansion of shale gas, tight oil, and unconventional resource development is a major driver for liner hanger systems. These reservoirs require complex well geometries and multi-stage completions, increasing the demand for reliable hanger systems that maintain well integrity under high pressure. Horizontal drilling further strengthens this demand by requiring advanced solutions capable of stabilizing extended lateral sections and ensuring consistent performance. Expansion of Deepwater and Ultra-Deepwater Projects Growing investments in offshore exploration -- particularly in regions such as the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, and West Africa -- are driving demand for high-performance liner hanger systems. These wells operate under extreme pressure and temperature conditions, requiring advanced technologies that ensure durability and long-term reliability. As offshore reserves become critical to global energy supply, demand for advanced completion systems continues to increase. Key Trends and Opportunities Shift Toward Expandable and High-Performance Systems Expandable liner hangers are gaining popularity due to their ability to maximize internal diameter and improve well efficiency. These systems support complex well architectures and reduce clearance issues, making them ideal for advanced drilling environments. Manufacturers are investing in stronger alloys and corrosion-resistant materials to meet growing demand for high-performance solutions. Digitalization and Automation in Well Completion Automation and digital technologies are transforming liner hanger deployment processes. Real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automated running tools improve accuracy, reduce human error, and enhance operational efficiency. These innovations create opportunities for technology-driven product development and improve overall well completion performance. Deepwater and unconventional wells require advanced liner hanger systems that involve high procurement and installation costs. These costs can limit adoption, particularly for smaller operators or during periods of oil price volatility. Technical Failures in Extreme Conditions Liner hanger systems operate under high stress, temperature, and corrosion conditions, increasing the risk of mechanical failures. Ensuring consistent reliability remains a challenge, requiring continuous investment in material innovation and testing standards. North America held the largest market share in 2024 at around 34%, driven by strong shale drilling activity in the U.S. and Canada. High investment in horizontal drilling, multi-stage completions, and mature field redevelopment supports continuous demand for advanced liner hanger systems. Europe Europe accounted for approximately 22% share, supported by offshore activities in the North Sea and strict well safety regulations. The region emphasizes high-reliability systems to operate in harsh offshore conditions. Asia Pacific Asia Pacific captured nearly 28% share, driven by expanding exploration programs in China, India, and Southeast Asia. Rising energy demand and increased offshore drilling investments continue to support regional growth. Latin America Latin America held about 10% share, with strong demand from Brazil's deepwater fields and Argentina's unconventional resources, particularly Vaca Muerta. Middle East & Africa The Middle East & Africa accounted for around 6% share, supported by extensive drilling activities and rising offshore developments across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and West Africa. 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Liner Hanger System Market to Reach USD 6,268.42 Million by 2032, Driven by Deepwater Exploration and Unconventional Drilling Growth | Credence Research
LONDON, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Credence Research has released a new report titled "Liner Hanger System Market Size, Share, Growth, Opportunities, and Competitive Analysis, 2025-2032." According to the study, the Liner Hanger System Market was valued at USD 4,084.5 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6,268.42 million by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period. The market is witnessing steady expansion due to increasing drilling activity in unconventional reservoirs, growing investments in deepwater and ultra-deepwater projects, and rising demand for high-performance well completion technologies. The global liner hanger system market reflects a highly competitive and technology-driven environment, where major oilfield service providers focus on innovation, advanced materials, and automated deployment solutions. Companies such as Schlumberger Limited, Halliburton Company, Baker Hughes Company, Weatherford International plc, and NOV Inc. are strengthening their positions through high-pressure systems, expandable technologies, and digital monitoring capabilities. Regionally, North America led the market in 2024 with approximately 34% share, followed by Asia Pacific and Europe, supported by strong drilling programs across both onshore and offshore fields. By Type Conventional liner hangers led the market in 2024 with about 38% share due to reliability and cost efficiency in standard wells. Mechanical and hydraulic types are gaining traction in deep and high-pressure wells, while expandable hangers grow in complex wellbores for better zonal isolation and larger internal diameter. By Well Type Horizontal and directional wells dominated with around 61% share in 2024, driven by unconventional drilling and longer laterals. Vertical wells maintain steady demand, but focus on higher recovery and efficiency continues to favor horizontal drilling. By Location of Deployment Onshore held nearly 63% share due to high drilling activity, lower costs, and easier operations. Offshore is growing steadily, especially in deepwater projects that require advanced high-pressure liner hanger systems. Request Free Sample Report (Liner Hanger System Market) - https://www.credenceresearch.com/report/liner-hanger-system-market Key Growth Drivers Rising Drilling Activities in Unconventional Reservoirs The expansion of shale gas, tight oil, and unconventional resource development is a major driver for liner hanger systems. These reservoirs require complex well geometries and multi-stage completions, increasing the demand for reliable hanger systems that maintain well integrity under high pressure. Horizontal drilling further strengthens this demand by requiring advanced solutions capable of stabilizing extended lateral sections and ensuring consistent performance. Expansion of Deepwater and Ultra-Deepwater Projects Growing investments in offshore exploration -- particularly in regions such as the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, and West Africa -- are driving demand for high-performance liner hanger systems. These wells operate under extreme pressure and temperature conditions, requiring advanced technologies that ensure durability and long-term reliability. As offshore reserves become critical to global energy supply, demand for advanced completion systems continues to increase. Key Trends and Opportunities Shift Toward Expandable and High-Performance Systems Expandable liner hangers are gaining popularity due to their ability to maximize internal diameter and improve well efficiency. These systems support complex well architectures and reduce clearance issues, making them ideal for advanced drilling environments. Manufacturers are investing in stronger alloys and corrosion-resistant materials to meet growing demand for high-performance solutions. Digitalization and Automation in Well Completion Automation and digital technologies are transforming liner hanger deployment processes. Real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automated running tools improve accuracy, reduce human error, and enhance operational efficiency. These innovations create opportunities for technology-driven product development and improve overall well completion performance. Deepwater and unconventional wells require advanced liner hanger systems that involve high procurement and installation costs. These costs can limit adoption, particularly for smaller operators or during periods of oil price volatility. Technical Failures in Extreme Conditions Liner hanger systems operate under high stress, temperature, and corrosion conditions, increasing the risk of mechanical failures. Ensuring consistent reliability remains a challenge, requiring continuous investment in material innovation and testing standards. North America held the largest market share in 2024 at around 34%, driven by strong shale drilling activity in the U.S. and Canada. High investment in horizontal drilling, multi-stage completions, and mature field redevelopment supports continuous demand for advanced liner hanger systems. Europe Europe accounted for approximately 22% share, supported by offshore activities in the North Sea and strict well safety regulations. The region emphasizes high-reliability systems to operate in harsh offshore conditions. Asia Pacific Asia Pacific captured nearly 28% share, driven by expanding exploration programs in China, India, and Southeast Asia. Rising energy demand and increased offshore drilling investments continue to support regional growth. Latin America Latin America held about 10% share, with strong demand from Brazil's deepwater fields and Argentina's unconventional resources, particularly Vaca Muerta. Middle East & Africa The Middle East & Africa accounted for around 6% share, supported by extensive drilling activities and rising offshore developments across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and West Africa. 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Liner Hanger System Market to Reach USD 6,268.42 Million by 2032, Driven by Deepwater Exploration and Unconventional Drilling Growth | Credence Research
LONDON, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Credence Research has released a new report titled "Liner Hanger System Market Size, Share, Growth, Opportunities, and Competitive Analysis, 2025-2032." According to the study, the Liner Hanger System Market was valued at USD 4,084.5 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6,268.42 million by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period. The market is witnessing steady expansion due to increasing drilling activity in unconventional reservoirs, growing investments in deepwater and ultra-deepwater projects, and rising demand for high-performance well completion technologies. The global liner hanger system market reflects a highly competitive and technology-driven environment, where major oilfield service providers focus on innovation, advanced materials, and automated deployment solutions. Companies such as Schlumberger Limited, Halliburton Company, Baker Hughes Company, Weatherford International plc, and NOV Inc. are strengthening their positions through high-pressure systems, expandable technologies, and digital monitoring capabilities. Regionally, North America led the market in 2024 with approximately 34% share, followed by Asia Pacific and Europe, supported by strong drilling programs across both onshore and offshore fields. By Type Conventional liner hangers led the market in 2024 with about 38% share due to reliability and cost efficiency in standard wells. Mechanical and hydraulic types are gaining traction in deep and high-pressure wells, while expandable hangers grow in complex wellbores for better zonal isolation and larger internal diameter. By Well Type Horizontal and directional wells dominated with around 61% share in 2024, driven by unconventional drilling and longer laterals. Vertical wells maintain steady demand, but focus on higher recovery and efficiency continues to favor horizontal drilling. By Location of Deployment Onshore held nearly 63% share due to high drilling activity, lower costs, and easier operations. Offshore is growing steadily, especially in deepwater projects that require advanced high-pressure liner hanger systems. Request Free Sample Report (Liner Hanger System Market) - https://www.credenceresearch.com/report/liner-hanger-system-market Key Growth Drivers Rising Drilling Activities in Unconventional Reservoirs The expansion of shale gas, tight oil, and unconventional resource development is a major driver for liner hanger systems. These reservoirs require complex well geometries and multi-stage completions, increasing the demand for reliable hanger systems that maintain well integrity under high pressure. Horizontal drilling further strengthens this demand by requiring advanced solutions capable of stabilizing extended lateral sections and ensuring consistent performance. Expansion of Deepwater and Ultra-Deepwater Projects Growing investments in offshore exploration -- particularly in regions such as the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, and West Africa -- are driving demand for high-performance liner hanger systems. These wells operate under extreme pressure and temperature conditions, requiring advanced technologies that ensure durability and long-term reliability. As offshore reserves become critical to global energy supply, demand for advanced completion systems continues to increase. Key Trends and Opportunities Shift Toward Expandable and High-Performance Systems Expandable liner hangers are gaining popularity due to their ability to maximize internal diameter and improve well efficiency. These systems support complex well architectures and reduce clearance issues, making them ideal for advanced drilling environments. Manufacturers are investing in stronger alloys and corrosion-resistant materials to meet growing demand for high-performance solutions. Digitalization and Automation in Well Completion Automation and digital technologies are transforming liner hanger deployment processes. Real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automated running tools improve accuracy, reduce human error, and enhance operational efficiency. These innovations create opportunities for technology-driven product development and improve overall well completion performance. Deepwater and unconventional wells require advanced liner hanger systems that involve high procurement and installation costs. These costs can limit adoption, particularly for smaller operators or during periods of oil price volatility. Technical Failures in Extreme Conditions Liner hanger systems operate under high stress, temperature, and corrosion conditions, increasing the risk of mechanical failures. Ensuring consistent reliability remains a challenge, requiring continuous investment in material innovation and testing standards. North America held the largest market share in 2024 at around 34%, driven by strong shale drilling activity in the U.S. and Canada. High investment in horizontal drilling, multi-stage completions, and mature field redevelopment supports continuous demand for advanced liner hanger systems. Europe Europe accounted for approximately 22% share, supported by offshore activities in the North Sea and strict well safety regulations. The region emphasizes high-reliability systems to operate in harsh offshore conditions. Asia Pacific Asia Pacific captured nearly 28% share, driven by expanding exploration programs in China, India, and Southeast Asia. Rising energy demand and increased offshore drilling investments continue to support regional growth. Latin America Latin America held about 10% share, with strong demand from Brazil's deepwater fields and Argentina's unconventional resources, particularly Vaca Muerta. Middle East & Africa The Middle East & Africa accounted for around 6% share, supported by extensive drilling activities and rising offshore developments across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and West Africa. 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It delivers deep market insights, quantitative analysis, and strategic guidance to business leaders, investors, governments, NGOs, and non-profit groups worldwide. The company helps organizations evaluate markets, understand trends, reduce risk, and make data-driven decisions that support growth and competitive strategy. Credence Research is known for rigorous research methods and comprehensive analytics. The firm produces detailed reports covering market size, forecasts, growth drivers, trends, and competitive landscapes across many industries. Each report often includes frameworks like PESTLE and Porter's Five Forces to give a complete view of market dynamics and future potential. Credence Research also provides tailored consulting services, due diligence support, go-to-market planning, and pre-IPO research to strengthen client strategies and investment narratives. Its insights come from both primary and secondary research, expert interviews, and advanced data modelling. The firm's client base spans Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East/Africa. View original content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/liner-hanger-system-market-to-reach-usd-6-268-42-million-by-2032-driven-by-deepwater-exploration-and-unconventional-drilling-growth-credence-research-302750716.html
Liner Hanger System Market to Reach USD 6,268.42 Million by 2032, Driven by Deepwater Exploration and Unconventional Drilling Growth | Credence Research
LONDON, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Credence Research has released a new report titled "Liner Hanger System Market Size, Share, Growth, Opportunities, and Competitive Analysis, 2025-2032." According to the study, the Liner Hanger System Market was valued at USD 4,084.5 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6,268.42 million by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period. The market is witnessing steady expansion due to increasing drilling activity in unconventional reservoirs, growing investments in deepwater and ultra-deepwater projects, and rising demand for high-performance well completion technologies. The global liner hanger system market reflects a highly competitive and technology-driven environment, where major oilfield service providers focus on innovation, advanced materials, and automated deployment solutions. Companies such as Schlumberger Limited, Halliburton Company, Baker Hughes Company, Weatherford International plc, and NOV Inc. are strengthening their positions through high-pressure systems, expandable technologies, and digital monitoring capabilities. Regionally, North America led the market in 2024 with approximately 34% share, followed by Asia Pacific and Europe, supported by strong drilling programs across both onshore and offshore fields. Market Insights * Growth is primarily driven by rising unconventional drilling activity and increasing deepwater exploration investments, which require advanced completion technologies. * Conventional liner hangers held about 38% share in 2024, supported by their reliability and cost-efficiency across standard well operations. * Key trends include growing adoption of expandable liner hangers and digital tools that enhance completion accuracy and reduce operational risks. * North America dominates with around 34% share, followed by Asia Pacific (28%) and Europe (22%), supported by strong drilling and exploration programs. Market Overview: * Industry Landscape and Value Chain Assessment * Supply-Side Evaluation * Demand-Side Evaluation * Stakeholder Mapping * Porter's Five Forces Review * PESTLE Environment Assessment * Market Forecast and Future Direction * Short-Term Forecast (0-2 Years) * Mid-Term Forecast (3-5 Years) * Long-Term Forecast (5-10 Years) * Market Entry and Expansion Strategy Market Segmentation Analysis By Type Conventional liner hangers led the market in 2024 with about 38% share due to reliability and cost efficiency in standard wells. Mechanical and hydraulic types are gaining traction in deep and high-pressure wells, while expandable hangers grow in complex wellbores for better zonal isolation and larger internal diameter.
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