According to Sawyer Merritt, Mr Beast's recent video tour of SpaceX’s new Starship rocket manufacturing facility in Texas demonstrates the growing integration of AI-driven automation in aerospace manufacturing. The facility, featured in front of over 100 million viewers, showcases advanced robotics, machine learning-enabled quality control, and predictive maintenance systems that streamline production and enhance safety. This massive exposure indicates significant business opportunities for AI solution providers in aerospace, especially as public interest and investment in commercial spaceflight accelerate. Source: Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt, Twitter, Jan 24, 2026).

According to Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), Tesla has introduced a new black headliner in all Model Y Premium and Performance trims in the U.S. This upgrade reflects Tesla's ongoing investment in AI-powered manufacturing processes that enable rapid customization and improved quality control. Tesla's use of computer vision and machine learning in its production lines allows for efficient adaptation to new design elements, such as the black headliner, enhancing both production speed and product consistency (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter). This advancement highlights the growing role of AI in automotive manufacturing, offering business opportunities for suppliers and AI solution providers targeting smart factory transformations.