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SpaceX Cements $60 Billion Cursor Takeover Following IPO

SpaceX has acquired the AI coding startup Cursor in a deal valued at $60 billion shortly after its initial public offering. This move represents a strategic push by Elon Musk to integrate advanced software development tools into his corporate ecosystem. By securing this technology, SpaceX aims to compete more effectively with industry leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic for lucrative enterprise contracts. The acquisition underscores a broader effort to close the gap between his ventures and established artificial intelligence providers.

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Tuesday — June 16, 2026

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