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SpaceX has a $55 billion plan to build AI chips in Texas

SpaceX plans to invest at least $55 billion in a "Terafab" chip plant in Austin, Texas, with potential expansion to $119 billion. The facility, run by SpaceX and Tesla, will produce chips for AI, robotics, and space data centers. Intel will assist in design and manufacturing.

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SpaceX has a $55 billion plan to build AI chips in Texas
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  • SpaceX filed a public hearing notice requesting tax breaks for the Terafab project in Grimes County, Texas.
  • Initial investment is $55 billion, potentially reaching $119 billion with additional phases.
  • The plant will be operated by SpaceX and Tesla, aiming to produce chips supporting 200 gigawatts of computing per year.
  • Intel will help design and build the plant to accelerate achieving 1 terawatt of compute per year.

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