Overview
- Saudi Arabia has officially approved SpaceX's Starlink service for aviation and maritime applications, marking a significant step in Musk's efforts to expand in the region.
- Elon Musk proposed Tesla robotaxis and Optimus humanoid robots for Saudi Arabia, though both technologies remain in development stages with limited functionality.
- Musk pitched the construction of underground traffic tunnels in Riyadh using The Boring Company, citing the need for innovative urban infrastructure solutions.
- The xAI project was introduced as a venture to create 'maximally truth-seeking' artificial intelligence, with Saudi officials expressing interest in potential collaboration.
- Saudi Minister Abdullah Alswah referred to Musk as a 'lifetime partner' and signaled ongoing talks to integrate Musk's ventures into the kingdom's Vision 2030 economic goals.