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Aug 19, 2026

SpaceX approached AI coding startup Cognition about acquisition, CEO denies talks

SpaceX reportedly approached AI coding startup Cognition AI about a potential acquisition, which would have been its second major AI takeover following a $60 billion purchase of Cursor. Cognition CEO Scott Wu publicly denied the reports, stating the company is not for sale and hasn't engaged in such discussions.

Aug 19, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪Cognition CEO Scott Wu stated that no talks regarding an acquisition or sale have taken place between Cognition and SpaceX.
  • ▪Cognition CEO Scott Wu denied the acquisition reports on August 19, 2026, stating on X that the story was inaccurate and that Cognition is not for sale.
  • ▪Elon Musk told SpaceX employees in August 2026 that artificial intelligence would represent 99% of the company's value in four or five years.

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AI coding assistantsAI startupsAI for developers