According to Sawyer Merritt on X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk's brief talk at Starbase emphasized the critical role of artificial intelligence in automating rocket manufacturing and launch operations. Musk highlighted that advanced AI systems are now integral in optimizing Starbase’s engineering workflows, real-time data analysis, and predictive maintenance, directly impacting cost reduction and launch reliability (Source: Sawyer Merritt, X, 2026-01-13). This development underlines significant business opportunities for AI solution providers targeting aerospace automation and industrial AI applications.