SpaceX and Oracle Collaborate on AI-Powered Mapping Application for Farms

SpaceX and Oracle are joining forces to revolutionize farming with a new AI-powered mapping application. Larry Ellison, the executive chairman of Oracle, announced the collaboration with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk during Oracle’s earnings call on Monday.

The innovative tool will enable farms to plan, predict, and increase their agricultural output by providing detailed insights into their operations. Ellison emphasized the potential of the application to help farms assess the necessary steps to enhance their productivity, such as evaluating water and nitrogen levels in fields.

“We’re doing that again in concert with Elon Musk and SpaceX to do this kind of mapping,” Ellison stated during the call.

The partnership between SpaceX and Oracle marks a significant step into the agricultural sector for SpaceX, following a recent partnership with John Deere. Through this collaboration, SpaceX will offer its Starlink satellite communications service to farmers, allowing them to leverage advanced agricultural technologies.

John Deere’s CTO, Jahmy Hindman, highlighted the importance of connectivity for farmers, stating that Starlink will help them “maximize the value of connectivity to their operations.”

Ellison and Musk have a longstanding friendship, with Ellison previously serving on Tesla’s board and expressing his admiration for Musk’s work. The close relationship between the two tech billionaires underscores the potential for impactful innovation in the agricultural industry.

SpaceX and Oracle have yet to provide further details on the development of the AI-powered mapping application. However, the collaboration between these two tech giants signals a promising future for the integration of advanced technologies in farming practices.

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