SpaceX Strikes $60 Billion Option to Acquire AI Coding Startup Cursor

13 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 21

SpaceX has secured the right to acquire AI coding startup Cursor later this year for $60 billion, or pay $10 billion for joint work.
The companies are collaborating to develop advanced coding and knowledge work AI, leveraging Cursor's tools and SpaceX's computing resources.
The deal comes as SpaceX prepares for a major IPO and aims to strengthen its position against AI competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic.

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