Sources: SpaceX approached AI coding startup Cognition about a potential acquisition; deal talks are inactive, but the companies are discussing working together (Bloomberg)
SpaceX explored acquiring Cognition, signaling strategic interest in AI coding tools despite inactive deal talks.
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<span style="font-size: 1.3em;"><b><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/spacex-attempted-to-acquire-ai-coding-startup-cognition">Sources: SpaceX approached AI coding startup Cognition about a potential acquisition; deal talks are inactive, but the companies are discussing working together</a></b></span> — SpaceX approached artificial intelligence coding startup Cognition AI Inc. about a potential acquisition … </p>
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