Today we’re looking at two major global tech stories showing just how high-
stakes the AI race has become.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is moving to acquire his AI company, xAI, in what’s being called one of
the biggest tech deals ever — a move aimed at merging space technology with AI power,
potentially reshaping satellites, data centres, and future AI systems.
At the same time, Microsoft has taken a massive hit, losing around $357 billion in market
value as investors worry about high AI costs, infrastructure pressure, and slower returns.
So the big question: are these bold AI moves signs of leadership — or warnings that the AI
boom may be moving faster than reality?
Joining us to unpack it all is our resident tech expert, Olivier Tshimbidi, live from the Middle
East.