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Industry·2d ago·all news from August 19, 2026

SpaceX Attempted to Acquire AI Coding Startup Cognition

SpaceX recently approached the artificial intelligence startup Cognition AI Inc. to discuss a potential acquisition. This move indicates that the aerospace company is looking to strengthen its technical capabilities through outside investments in the competitive AI sector. If successful, it would have marked the second major purchase by SpaceX in recent months to expand its influence within the field.

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