Vertical Integration AI News & Updates
SpaceX and xAI Plan Massive $119B 'Terafab' Chip Manufacturing Facility for AI and Space Computing
May 6, 2026 17:23
SpaceX and xAI are considering building a semiconductor factory called 'Terafab' in Texas with potential investment up to $119 billion, partnering with Intel to manufacture chips for AI servers, satellites, space data ce...
OpenAI Reportedly Developing AI-First Smartphone with Agent-Based Interface
April 27, 2026 13:08
Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that OpenAI is developing a smartphone in collaboration with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare, potentially replacing traditional apps with AI agents. The device would be designed to...
Figure AI Abandons OpenAI Partnership for In-House AI Models After 'Major Breakthrough'
February 4, 2025 20:45
Figure AI has terminated its partnership with OpenAI to focus on developing in-house AI models following what it describes as a "major breakthrough" in embodied AI. CEO Brett Adcock claims vertical integration is necessa...