SpaceX Secures Option to Acquire AI Startup Cursor for $60 Billion
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Summary
SpaceX has entered into a deal with AI startup Cursor that gives SpaceX the option to acquire the code-writing software company for $60 billion later this year. The potential acquisition comes as SpaceX, which has been emphasizing artificial intelligence development, is preparing to go public. The deal represents a significant move by Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company into the AI sector.
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· 3 pulledSpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company, said on Tuesday that it had struck a deal with the artificial intelligence start-up Cursor that could result in its acquiring the young company for $60 billion.
SpaceX said a deal with Cursor gave it the option to buy the artificial intelligence start-up, which makes code-writing software, for $60 billion later this year.
The potential acquisition comes as Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker, which has been emphasizing artificial intelligence, is preparing to go public.
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