# Bad Influence story: Rohan Paul and Elon Musk debate whether compute scarcity or abundance benefits SpaceX and Anthropic

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-08 21:07. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/8f5e44a2-a510-43e6-94d6-de6295b6f760

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Latest update (11-08 21:07): Rohan Paul says compute scarcity favors SpaceX and abundance favors Anthropic

Overview: Rohan Paul posts on X that compute scarcity pays SpaceX and compute abundance pays Anthropic, calling the arrangement fair game. Elon Musk replies that cheap, plentiful compute would reduce SpaceX revenue, and that neither side should complain.

The exchange is a single pair of posts on X from 8 November 2026. The reports do not include any pricing, contract, or revenue figures for either company.

Coverage timeline (newest first):
1. 11-08 21:07 · Rohan Paul · [Rohan Paul says compute scarcity favors SpaceX and abundance favors Anthropic](https://badinfluence.news/items/bw22sa8hsi3bpipky9qqslo2z)
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