Optimus as Von Neumann Machine: Tesla’s Robot Could Build Civilization Alone | Taha Abbasi

Tesla’s Robot Could Build Civilization by Itself Taha Abbasi has been fascinated by Elon Musk’s vision for Optimus, but a recent statement takes that vision to an almost philosophical level. Musk declared that “Optimus will be the first Von Neumann machine, capable of building civilization by itself on any viable planet.” That’s not just hyperbole—it’s …

SpaceX Acquires Hexagon Purus Aerospace Unit for $15 Million | Taha Abbasi

SpaceX Continues Vertical Integration Push Taha Abbasi has consistently highlighted how SpaceX’s approach to manufacturing differs from traditional aerospace companies. Today’s news reinforces that strategy: SpaceX has acquired Hexagon Purus ASA’s aerospace subsidiary for $15 million, bringing yet another critical component in-house. Hexagon Purus specialized in high-pressure composite storage cylinders for aerospace and space launch …

SpaceX Building Orbital AI Datacenters: Hiring Engineers in Austin and Seattle | Taha Abbasi

AI Compute Goes Orbital: SpaceX’s Space Datacenter Vision Taha Abbasi has been following the convergence of SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla with great interest. This week’s news adds another dimension to that story: SpaceX is actively hiring engineers in Austin and Seattle to build AI satellites and space-based datacenters, with Elon Musk himself endorsing the initiative. …

Taha Abbasi on SpaceX-xAI Merger: What the $1.25 Trillion Deal Means for Tesla Investors

SpaceX acquires xAI in a $1.25 trillion mega-deal, but Tesla is not included. Taha Abbasi breaks down what this means for Tesla investors, why it might actually be good news, and what to watch next.