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Elon Musk Lays Out Terafab AI Chip Project Plan
The project could start at $55 billion and reach $119 billion as SpaceX seeks to build chips for Tesla’s robotaxis and Optimus robot.
- On Wednesday, Elon Musk's SpaceX and Tesla proposed a $55 billion semiconductor facility called Terafab in Texas, with total investment potentially reaching $119 billion if additional phases are completed.
- Musk intends to secure in-house chip access for Tesla's self-driving systems and Optimus robots, reducing reliance on external suppliers like Samsung and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.
- Situated at Gibbons Creek Reservoir in Grimes County, the project awaits a June 3 vote by County Commissioners on a proposed property tax abatement agreement.
- Morgan Stanley analysts estimated costs up to $45 billion, but the higher figures arrive as SpaceX prepares for a June IPO potentially valued at $1.75 trillion.
- Although partnering with Intel, SpaceX acknowledged no assurance of meeting timelines, citing challenges in securing specialized technical talent required for the complex facility.
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SpaceX may spend up to $119 billion on 'Terafab' chip factory in Texas
SpaceX, Elon Musk's space company that also houses his AI company, xAI, is considering spending $55 billion, at least initially, to build a semiconductor factory in Texas, according to a filing with Grimes County.
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SpaceX files $55B Terafab chip factory plan in Texas as Musk doubles down on AI chips - Tech Startups
SpaceX has filed plans to invest $55 billion in a new semiconductor facility in Texas, a project called Terafab that could grow into a $119 billion buildout if later phases move forward. The filing, made public on Wednesday, outlines an […] The post SpaceX files $55B Terafab chip factory plan in Texas as Musk doubles down on AI chips first appeared on Tech Startups.
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