Elon Musk denies reports suggesting that SpaceX is working on an AI device.

      The billionaire's brief denial on X fails to clarify which aspect of the Wall Street Journal's report he is contesting.

      Elon Musk has rejected a Wall Street Journal report that claims SpaceX presented a prototype AI device to investors prior to its recent IPO. He wrote, "Utterly false," on X, in response to a now-deleted post about the report, but did not provide any additional details.

      A denial that raises more questions

      The Journal’s report, based on sources familiar with the situation, detailed a handset-like prototype that was allegedly shown to investors and stakeholders before the IPO. This device reportedly operates on a proprietary system, uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, and incorporates AI technology from xAI, which SpaceX integrated earlier this year. Investors were reportedly informed that the project was in its early stages, with no guarantee it would ever be released.

      Musk's two-word response does not clarify what he is disputing. He has not explicitly claimed that no device exists, that it was never shown to investors, or that the Journal mischaracterized the device. Furthermore, SpaceX has not released its own statement on the matter.

      A recurring pattern of denial

      Musk has a history of outright denying reports that later prove to be accurate. For example, in 2024, Reuters reported that Tesla had paused production on its low-cost Model 2, a statement Musk labeled as “Reuters is lying (again),” without further explanation. Despite this denial, there has been no sign of the Model 2 for two years.

      Additionally, this is not the first instance where Musk has countered reports connecting SpaceX to phone-like devices. Earlier this year, there were rumors about SpaceX exploring a Starlink-connected phone, which Musk also denied at that time. However, he did mention that a Starlink-based device could be possible in the future.

      Whether SpaceX will ever produce a device similar to the one described by the Journal, or if Musk's statement of "utterly false" holds its literal meaning, remains uncertain.