BusinessThe Decoder· Jun 16, 2026
SpaceX Acquires Anysphere to Strengthen xAI Against OpenAI and Anthropic
SpaceX completed the purchase of AI coding startup Anysphere just two trading days after its IPO. The transaction is intended to accelerate progress at the xAI division. The move positions the company to narrow the gap with established AI leaders OpenAI and Anthropic.
Key points
- →SpaceX bought Anysphere shortly after its IPO
- →Acquisition targets advancement of the xAI division
- →Goal is to compete more effectively with OpenAI and Anthropic
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SpaceXAnyspherexAIOpenAIAnthropic
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