Elon Musk to rename SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI following Trump order

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Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX's artificial intelligence unit, SpaceXAI, will be rebranded as SpaceXSI. This decision aligns with a recent executive order signed by US President Donald Trump on September 29, 2026, which mandates that federal agencies replace the term 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) with 'Super Intelligence' (SI) in official communications and documents.

Musk, who declared SpaceX to be a 'superintelligence company,' confirmed the change via his platform X. While the rebranding reflects a shift in terminology, it does not necessarily indicate a change in the technical nature of the systems being developed. The move comes amid broader strategic developments, including SpaceX and Tesla's preliminary discussions with TSMC regarding the Terafab semiconductor project in Texas, which aims to provide massive computational capacity.

The terminology shift has met with varying responses. While Musk and other tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg have adopted the 'Super Intelligence' phrasing, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a counter-executive order requiring state agencies to continue using 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'AI'.

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Donald Trump · Elon Musk · Gavin Newsom · SpaceX · TSMC · Tesla

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The Terafab project aims to provide at least 1 terawatt of AI/SI computational capacity per year. seletronic.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Terafab semiconductor facility in Grimes County, Texas, has an initial investment of $16.8 billion, with total costs potentially exceeding $100 billion. seletronic.com.br
[● 30 SOURCES] Elon Musk announced that SpaceX's artificial intelligence unit, SpaceXAI, will be renamed SpaceXSI. seletronic.com.br · www.thetrentonline.com · www.ibtimes.co.uk · kowchecking.com · desitalkchicago.com · +25 more
[● 2 SOURCES] SpaceX and Tesla are in preliminary talks with TSMC regarding the Terafab project in Texas. seletronic.com.br · basic-tutorials.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] Intel joined the Terafab consortium in April 2026, providing Intel 14A manufacturing technology. seletronic.com.br
[● 28 SOURCES] President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14434 on September 29, 2026, directing federal agencies to use the terms 'Super Intelligence' and 'SI' instead of 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'AI'. www.thetrentonline.com · www.ibtimes.co.uk · kowchecking.com · desitalkchicago.com · basic-tutorials.de · +23 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The US government is creating a Super Intelligence Force (SIF) to coordinate federal efforts in advanced AI development. seletronic.com.br · time.news · basic-tutorials.de · desitalkchicago.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order requiring state agencies to continue using the terms 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'AI'. www.theepochtimes.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Elon Musk declared SpaceX to be a superintelligence company. seletronic.com.br · www.theepochtimes.com · basic-tutorials.de · es.gizmodo.com · www.moreto.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Terafab project aims to provide at least 1 terawatt of computational capacity per year. seletronic.com.br
[● 4 SOURCES] SpaceXAI manages the Grok chatbot, which is integrated into the X social network. www.moreto.net · www.theepochtimes.com · www.que.es · fr.euronews.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Grok is integrated into US government and military operations through a $200 million agreement signed in July 2025. www.moreto.net · www.theepochtimes.com · www.que.es · fr.euronews.com