Scott Wu

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Noted: denied reports that SpaceX approached the AI coding startup with an acquisition offer · 2026-08-20
Noted: said the story is not true, that there are no plans to sell, and that no discussions ever took place · 2026-08-20
Noted: has repeatedly stated he intends to keep Cognition independent · 2026-08-20

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Cognition CEO Scott Wu Denies SpaceX Acquisition Reports

Cognition CEO Scott Wu denied reports that SpaceX approached the AI coding startup with an acquisition offer. Wu said the story is not true, that there are no plans to sell, and that no discussions ever took place. Bloomberg reported the acquisition approach, citing sources familiar with the matter.