The speculation emerged shortly after SpaceX finalized its $60 billion acquisition of Cursor, another startup focused on AI-assisted coding. Musk has pivoted aggressively toward artificial intelligence, signaling to employees that the sector could eventually account for nearly all of the company's value. To reach this goal, SpaceX is currently scaling its infrastructure, including plans for space-based data centers, and leveraging its computing capacity to support third-party developers.
Cognition CEO Rejects SpaceX Acquisition Rumors
“Cognition is not for sale,” CEO Scott Wu declared on X this week, explicitly refuting reports that SpaceX had attempted to acquire his AI coding startup. The denial follows a Bloomberg report claiming the aerospace giant initiated takeover talks as part of a broader strategy to challenge major AI incumbents.
While Wu dismissed the acquisition rumors, he remained silent on reports that the two firms might still explore a commercial partnership. Such a deal would likely involve Cognition utilizing SpaceX’s compute resources, a service currently provided to firms like Anthropic. Cognition, valued at $25 billion following a $1 billion funding round in May, remains a prized independent player in the coding agent market. With enterprise clients such as Goldman Sachs and Citi, the startup presents a clear strategic asset for any firm looking to monetize AI coding tools.
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