[SpaceX Once Sought to Acquire AI Programming Startup Cognition, Both Sides Still Discussing Collaboration] According to Deep Tide TechFlow, on August 20, *Business Weekly* reported that SpaceX had approached AI programming startup Cognition to explore a potential acquisition. However, Cognition CEO Scott Wu explicitly stated that the company 'will not sell and has not engaged in related negotiations.' Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the two parties are still discussing collaboration, including the possibility of Cognition utilizing SpaceX's computing resources. Cognition was valued at $26 billion during a funding round this May and is currently seeking a new round of funding with a valuation of at least $40 billion.