# SpaceX reportedly approached Cognition over acquisition

_Published Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6:06 PM EDT · Capital · Developing · Tier 2 — Notable_

SpaceX approached Cognition AI Inc. about a potential acquisition, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. The approach was described as a way for SpaceX to gain ground in the AI race. The supplied summary gives no transaction terms, timetable, or indication that the discussions produced a deal.

## Sources

- [Bloomberg Technology](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/spacex-attempted-to-buy-ai-coding-startup-cognition-video)

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