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SpaceX filing shows three‑year Anthropic lease, contradicting Elon Musk's short‑term claim

SpaceX filing shows three‑year Anthropic lease, contradicting Elon Musk's short‑term claim
Elon Musk told followers that SpaceX’s agreement with Anthropic would be a 180‑day lease with a 90‑day mutual cancellation clause, saying the short term was the company’s request. The claim clashes with SpaceX’s S‑1 filing, which describes a cloud services agreement lasting through May 2029 and obligating Anthropic to pay a monthly fee for three years. The discrepancy raises questions about the accuracy of Musk’s statements during a quiet period and whether the mischaracterization could attract regulatory scrutiny. Read more