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Trump doesn't want Musk's xAI to get government contracts, White House says

Trump doesn't want Musk's xAI to get government contracts, White House says

Summary

President Trump does not want government agencies to make contracts with Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, according to a statement from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. This means xAI could miss out on large financial deals with the government.

Key Facts

  • President Trump is against federal agencies working with Elon Musk's AI company, xAI.
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt communicated this stance on Wednesday.
  • The administration's decision could prevent xAI from earning money through government contracts.
  • There is uncertainty about any existing contracts between xAI and the Department of Justice.
  • Recently, xAI and other companies like Google and OpenAI secured contracts with the Department of Defense worth $200 million.

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