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AI Startup Cognition in New Funding Talks at $40 Billion Value

Coding startup Cognition is currently in early discussions with investors for a new funding round that could push its valuation to at least $40 billion. This potential move would represent a more than 50 percent increase in the company's value, signaling continued strong investor interest in the market for AI-driven software development tools.

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