Posted on 09/14/2026 11:06:27 PM PDT by SmokingJoe
This video features a conversation on the All-In Podcast (0:00) with SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell and Elon Musk. The discussion covers the evolution of SpaceX, its current focus on AI and computing, and the company's future ambitions.
Key Highlights:
The SpaceX Story: Gwynne Shotwell shares the history of SpaceX, explaining how the company overcame early skepticism and entrenched industry competitors by focusing on rapid launch capabilities, especially following 9/11 (3:50).
Modern SpaceX Operations: The conversation shifts to how SpaceX has integrated AI into its business, including the use of AI for designing and building future rockets (6:45). Shotwell discusses the management philosophy at SpaceX, which emphasizes hiring top talent and clearing obstacles to allow engineers to focus on difficult technical problems (22:00).
Starlink and Computing: Starlink is highlighted as a major part of the business, with plans to expand direct-to-cell capabilities using recently acquired spectrum (13:43). The company is also exploring the potential of placing "supercomputers" in orbit, citing the challenges of terrestrial data centers such as high real estate costs and regulatory hurdles (18:34).
Elon Musk on AI Risks: Elon Musk joins the discussion to address the significant risks of AI (27:37). He emphasizes the need for a "peer review" system where major AI companies test each other's models to ensure safety and prevent deception, drawing an analogy to the motion picture rating system (29:55).
Terafab and Future Projects: Musk and Shotwell discuss Terafab, an R&D initiative in Austin aimed at securing chip production and addressing the global scaling challenges of AI hardware (46:16).
Starship: Musk explains the necessity of Starship for achieving full reusability and notes that the company is being cautious to ensure safe, intact landings (45:10).
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They have a better take on everything about Epstein’s friend, Musk.
You cannot be serious.
All this focus on Epstein. The rape gangs of ENGLAND were orders of magnitude worse and Musk has been leading in the effort of getting justice for its victims. Try smearing someone else’s name who deserves it.
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