'Completely false': Elon Musk immediately shuts down scoop on SpaceX's new AI device

A rumor published by the Wall Street Journal has drawn attention to SpaceX's potential entry into the market for artificial intelligence devices. According to the U.S. newspaper, the company had shown a prototype of portable AI-powered hardware to some investors during its pre-IPO presentations.

However, just minutes after the news broke, Elon Musk took to platform X to deny the information, calling the report "completely false." The denial arrived swiftly, leaving many questions about the actual existence of the project.

According to the initial report by the Wall Street Journal, the device would have a particularly slim design, with dimensions smaller than an iPhone. The hardware would be based on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and would use a proprietary operating system developed in-house by SpaceX.

Additional details on the alleged SpaceX device

The supposed device would also be integrated with services developed by xAI, including the intelligent assistant Grok. The hypothesized goal would be to allow users to utilize artificial intelligence without necessarily resorting to a smartphone. However, details on the actual functionalities of the product or its potential commercialization have not emerged.

The article also highlights how a proprietary device could allow SpaceX and xAI to reduce dependence on the ecosystems of Apple and Google. Currently, subscriptions purchased through the App Store incur payment fees, alongside the obligation to comply with the rules imposed by various digital marketplaces. An independent platform would hence allow for greater control over the offered services.

The report also recalls that Elon Musk has previously been unfavorable to the idea of creating a smartphone. However, the collaboration started in 2025 between SpaceX and T-Mobile to offer Starlink satellite connectivity to mobile phones shows that the company already possesses some of the necessary skills to develop devices aimed at the consumer market. Considering Musk's official denial and the absence of independent confirmations, it is impossible to determine whether the project ever actually existed.