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Tesla and SpaceX are discussing a possible merger, Musk says

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Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to discuss a possible merger, Elon Musk said during the latter's third quarter earnings call Tuesday. Musk, who serves as CEO of both companies, said the special committees were formed at the request of shareholders and consist of independent directors

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Both outlets lead on Musk saying Tesla and SpaceX are discussing a possible merger and note that special committees have been formed to consider it. The Verge emphasizes that the committees were formed at shareholders’ request and are made up of independent directors, while Axios is the only one to quote Musk calling it “a good idea” and to frame the discussion around the companies’ growing collaboration on chips and AI.

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