SpaceX Considers Buying Data from Failed Startups to Boost AI

SpaceX is considering purchasing customer and operational data from failed startups to enhance its artificial intelligence models, according to people familiar with the matter.

The AI unit, SpaceXAI, aims to acquire affordable, high-quality data to train Grok and other systems, focusing on operational information and customer records.

This approach marks a shift from relying on data from Elon Musk's social network, X, and in-house specialists known as AI tutors. The company continues to use those tutors for specialized skills but has experienced departures and leadership changes.