Scoop: SpaceX Attempted to Acquire AI Coding Startup Cognition
nmasc_ · x · 2026-08-20
Reports indicate SpaceX attempted to acquire AI coding startup Cognition following its landmark deal with Cursor. While no immediate deal resulted, the talks signal Musk's willingness to spend and compete aggressively in the AI sector.
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