SpaceX shows AI device prototype slimmer than iPhone

SpaceX has shown investors a prototype of a sleek, handset-like artificial intelligence device, signaling a potential expansion into consumer hardware, according to a report. The device, described as slimmer than an iPhone, was presented to select investors and stakeholders ahead of the company's recent initial public offering.

The prototype is said to run on a proprietary operating system and would be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, integrating AI technology from SpaceX's subsidiary, xAI. Company officials emphasized to investors that the project remains in an early stage of development, its design could change, and there is no guarantee it will ever reach the consumer market. The report did not describe the device as a traditional smartphone.

This move aligns with CEO Elon Musk's long-expressed vision of creating an integrated ecosystem, often referred to as an "everything app," that combines services like messaging, payments, and AI assistance. A dedicated device could serve as a hub for his constellation of companies, including SpaceX, xAI, Starlink satellite internet, and the social media platform X, potentially reducing reliance on existing mobile platforms from...