Chapter 1025 When in Doubt, Look for the ‘Wishing Stone’

Chapter 1025 When in doubt, look for the ‘wishing stone’~

At the same time, on the other side.

In the United States, Texas.

At the headquarters of SpaceX, Elon Musk is organizing the company’s executives to discuss the company’s future development direction and field.

After NASA and the government decided to end the competition with China in the space field, the major aerospace companies in the United States fell into confusion about the future.

After all, for major private aerospace companies, most of their orders and business areas are linked to the government.

Without orders from NASA and the government’s policy support for the space field, it is impossible to support the numerous private aerospace companies in the United States by relying solely on the current demand for space by private enterprises.

Especially after the government has massively reduced its investment in the development of the aerospace field, how major private aerospace companies can survive is a major problem.

Of course, for SpaceX, survival is not a big problem.

First of all, they have long been planning to build the Starlink satellite group in the space field, and coupled with the mature Falcon Starship recyclable launch technology, SpaceX has almost monopolized at least half of the launch orders of Western countries in recent years.

In addition, their boss made the right bet in the last election. Musk, who has the merit of following the dragon, can get resources and orders in the aerospace field from NASA and the government.

After all, the United States has only given up continuing to compete in the space field, not completely stopping the development of aerospace technology.

On the contrary, from another perspective, they abolished a series of clauses such as the "Wolf Act" and the "New Competition Act" and restored friendly relations with China in the aerospace field. A series of cooperation will stimulate the development of some aerospace fields.

For example, the development of the moon and Mars.

Although after they restored friendly relations with China in the aerospace field, many space developments will reach cooperation with China.

Especially in the field of space transportation, most of the orders for the transfer of materials between the Earth and the Moon and the Earth and Mars may even be sent to China. After all, compared with their own traditional chemical fuel launch vehicles, the Chinese electric propulsion engine space shuttle is indeed more advantageous and cheaper.

But no matter what, as long as the United States participates in the development of the moon and Mars, it will inevitably need relevant equipment and technology.

For example, the mining of mineral resources on the moon, the construction of lunar bases, etc., all require relevant mining equipment and construction robots, etc.

Nowadays, aerospace companies in the United States are accelerating their layout in related fields.

After all, it is difficult for them to get large-scale orders related to aerospace payloads, so if they do not change their thinking and direction in time, bankruptcy and death will be waiting for them.

SpaceX is no exception. Today, SpaceX is gradually giving up the investment in the research and development of recyclable carriers to Mars, and instead transferring funds to the field of technology related to space development.

For Musk, although this is a bit difficult for him to accept, he has been hit by the Xinghai Research Institute again and again in the field of aerospace, and now he has accepted this reality.

After all, there is no way to refuse to accept it, especially for high-tech companies like them. Once competitors have achieved a crushing technological breakthrough in the field they deploy, it will be almost difficult for other companies to survive.

This is like the US presidential election, the winner takes all.

Of course, in fact, it is difficult to achieve this in the development of science and technology.

After all, under normal circumstances, most technologies are gradually developed, just like silicon-based chips.

Although Moore's Law predicts that the number of components that can be accommodated on a single chip will double every 18-24 months, and the performance will also double.

It seems to be a leapfrog development and breakthrough, but in fact it is still within the controllable range.

It's just that their competitor this time is Professor Xu, who has never played by the rules.

Let alone Moore's Law, even the whole United States doesn't know what advanced technology and products he will take out from his Doraemon-like pocket the next moment.

So there is nothing much to say about the failure in the aerospace field. It can only be said that it was unlucky to meet that freak.

Musk has decided that in the future, he will avoid any field that Professor Xu is involved in research and development, or make arrangements in advance, and then sell the company to him or take some meat.

Just like Neuralink brain-computer interface company, although it is a pity that the "neural lace" technology has changed hands, he does not regret the deal.

After all, Neuralink brain-computer interface company helped him get back lithium-sulfur battery technology.

And the breakthrough of controlled fusion technology, coupled with the ultra-large capacity of lithium-sulfur batteries, new energy vehicles are rapidly replacing traditional oil vehicles.

As a typical representative of new energy vehicles, the stock price of his Tesla has risen gratifyingly, and both Wall Street and investors have much higher expectations of him than before.

In the past year, the funds he recovered from the stock market with the help of Tesla have exceeded the original market value of Neuralink brain-computer interface company.

At this moment, the door of the conference room was pushed open.

A female assistant in uniform walked in with long legs and quickly reported a few words beside Musk.

Musk frowned when he heard the assistant's report.

He looked at the vice president sitting below him and said, "Gwen, you continue to preside over the meeting. I have something to do."

After that, he stood up and left the meeting room.

In the president's office, two middle-aged men in suits were sitting on the sofa waiting. When Musk opened the door and walked in, the two stood up quickly.

"Sorry, Mr. Musk, the situation was urgent and I didn't make an appointment with you in advance. I hope you can forgive me."

After a simple apology, the middle-aged man walking in front took out his ID from his pocket and continued, "I am David Cohen from the CIA."

After staring at the other party's ID for a while, Musk raised his head and looked at the other party with a hint of interest in his eyes.

"CIA's deputy director? When can I let you visit in person?"

After asking with interest, he looked at his assistant and said, "Make me a cup of coffee."

After a slight pause, he looked at the two people opposite him and asked casually, "What would you like to drink?"

Standing opposite, David Cohen was about to refuse and tell the other party not to waste time, but when he thought that the person in front of him would be a big celebrity in front of the president, he was patient.

"Two cups of coffee."

"Okay."

Musk nodded, then walked to the sofa and sat down. After a while, when the coffee was served, he picked up a cup, took a sip, looked at the deputy director of the CIA, and asked curiously.

"Director David, I wonder what you came to see me about?"

Not intending to waste time, David Cohen asked directly: "Mr. Musk, we understand that two years ago, you sold the Neuralink brain-computer interface company you founded, right?"

Hearing this familiar name, Musk did not deny it, nodded, and said: "Yes, is there any problem? This transaction has been reviewed by the Ministry of Commerce."

David Cohen: "Of course there is a problem, do you know who owns Neuralink now?"

Hearing this question, Musk shook his head gently and said: "This is just a normal business transaction. Does it have anything to do with who owns the Neuralink brain-computer interface company?"

Of course he knew who owned Neuralink now, but he would not say it.

Of course, it took a lot of effort to get the authorization of lithium-sulfur battery technology from Professor Xu, and the transaction object was Neuralink brain-computer interface company.

Of course, he was not very clear whether the CIA had this information. But whether the CIA knew it or not, he himself would never admit it.

Anyway, he went through several circles in the middle. As long as he didn't admit that he had traded brain-computer interface companies, a high-tech enterprise on the list of commercial banks, with China, no one could do anything to him.

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Even if the authorities finally knew that Neuralink fell into the hands of Professor Xu, he could use the excuse of not knowing it to get away with it.

David Cohen frowned and didn't bother to ask Musk anymore. He took out a yellow brown paper bag from his chest and took out a document from it and handed it over.

He took the report document with some curiosity, and his eyes fell on the news headline on it.

When he saw the two lines of bold and black text, he was stunned.

"Brain-computer interface chip + bionics intelligent prosthetic technology?"

David Cohen nodded and said in a deep voice: "China has made major breakthroughs in brain-computer interface chip technology and bionics intelligent prosthetic technology."

"And according to the investigation, one of the components behind this Starlight Virtual Reality Technology Co., Ltd. is the Neuralink brain-computer interface company you sold two years ago!"

"We have enough reason to suspect that you are selling prohibited technology business to China!"

Not frightened by the other party's words, Musk said impatiently: "This transaction has been agreed by the Ministry of Commerce. If you have anything you want to investigate, go to the Ministry of Commerce yourself. It has nothing to do with me."

"Or does the CIA want to investigate me?"

David Cohen frowned at Musk's attitude, but he didn't say anything. He continued: "The investigation is not , but if possible, I need your cooperation. "

"Cooperation?"

David Cohen nodded and said: "After our investigation, we found that the core basic technology of the brain-computer interface chip launched by Starlight Virtual Reality Technology Company comes from at least part of Neuralink's "neural lace" technology. "

After a slight pause, he looked at Elon Musk sitting opposite him and continued in a deep voice: "After the White Room meeting, the Ministry of Commerce is ready to launch an investigation into the legality of the acquisition of Neuralink Brain-Computer Interface Company."

"We need you to come forward to help accuse this transaction of involving some points that are not so compliant."

"If it goes well, you can take back Neuralink Brain-Computer Interface Company, at least the patents and core technologies related to virtual reality technology!"

On the other side, China.

Beijing.

On the small island in Beihai on the north side of Chang'an Avenue.

In a conference room with a solemn atmosphere, an old man in Mao suit couldn't help but look slightly moved after reading the report in his hand.

After putting down the report in his hand, he thought for a while, then looked up at Academician Zhao Jizong of the Chinese Academy of Sciences who was standing in front of his desk, and asked.

"Academician Zhao, what do you think?"

Academician Zhao Jizong is one of the first experts in China to engage in brain-computer interface research. He is also a landmark figure in promoting the development of neurosurgery in China and making it international.

Hearing this question, Academician Zhao Jizong, who had already been prepared, respectfully replied: "The breakthrough in brain-computer interface chip technology means that Starlight Technology is ahead of all countries in the world in the research and development of virtual reality technology. "

“This technology can allow users to feel unprecedented immersion in virtual environments by simulating the physical rules and sensory experiences of the real world.”

"This intuitive interaction method not only improves user participation, but also promotes the in-depth development of human-computer interaction, bringing revolutionary changes to many fields such as medical rehabilitation, industrial design, games and entertainment."

"If it can be done, there is no doubt that it will completely change the current Internet world and have extremely broad future application prospects for the Internet."

"Of course, from another perspective, virtual reality technology (VR) also has many hidden dangers."

"For example, data privacy and mobile phones, reality tampering and misleading, causing users' health and public safety, etc."

Sitting behind the desk, the old man nodded, looked at the science and technology leader Yuan Zhouli and asked: "The science and technology leader should have done relevant research, right?"

Hearing this, Yuan Zhouli nodded quickly and said, "It's already been done."

“According to data, the global virtual reality market has maintained strong growth over the past decade. As of 2024, the total global market has reached a level close to one trillion RMB, and is expected to grow in at least the next ten years. will continue to maintain rapid growth.”

"If virtual reality technology is fully mature, it will open up a new 'virtual reality network' industry, with an influence no less than the current Internet industry."

Hearing this, the old man's expression changed slightly. After thinking for a while, he said, "I understand. I will have a meeting to discuss it in the next two days. Thank you for your trip."

"No, no, if there is nothing else, we will leave first."

After nodding and watching the two people leave, the old man looked at the letter on his desk. After thinking for a while, he shouted outside and asked his secretary to help arrange a trip to Jinling.

Before formally meeting to discuss the promotion of virtual reality technology, he planned to go to Jinling to talk to the young man.

Regarding technological matters, especially this kind of field that the other party is involved in research and development, he has almost formed a subconscious mind now. When he is in trouble, he just looks for the 'wishing stone'. He can always give solutions and answers.