Cognition AI Reportedly Fetching $40B+ Valuation, CEO Spotted Playing Chess
johncoogan · x · 2026-08-13
AI coding lab Cognition AI is reportedly receiving funding offers at a valuation exceeding $40 billion. Hours after the rumors emerged, CEO Scott Wu was spotted casually playing chess on the streets of San Francisco.
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