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SpaceX Attempted to Buy AI Coding Startup Cognition

Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 19 August 2026, 20:09 UTC 1 min read
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SpaceX approached Cognition AI Inc. about a potential acquisition to gain ground in the AI race, according to people familiar with the matter. Ed Ludlow has more on "Bloomberg The Close."

SpaceX approached Cognition AI Inc. about a potential acquisition to gain ground in the AI race, according to people familiar with the matter. Ed Ludlow has more on "Bloomberg The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
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