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SpaceX just spent $60B on an AI that writes code

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Text us your thoughts!SpaceX just made one of the largest AI acquisitions in history, and it has nothing to do with rockets — it's about who controls the software that runs everything. The $60 billion purchase of Cursor, an AI coding assistant, signals that AI-written code is no longer a productivity perk. It's becoming the foundation of how major companies operate. SpaceX formally completed its acquisition of Cursor on August 14th, 2026, per a regulatory filing. Cursor doesn't just autocomplete lines of code — it understands entire codebases, tracks dependencies, and can reason across millions of files at once. By owning Cursor outright rather than subscribing to it, SpaceX is treating AI coding as core infrastructure, and every bank, hospital, and logistics firm is now watching. Here's what most coverage missed — this isn't just a tech story, it's a jobs and economy story that affects anyone whose work touches software. Full breakdown in today's episode. New AI news every weekday — subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's story. Referenced Links: SpaceX Completes $60 Billion Cursor Acquisition — Business InsiderSpaceX Buys AI Coding Startup Cursor for $60B — TechCrunchCursor Acquired by SpaceX in Landmark AI Deal — The VergeCursor Official SiteSpaceX Official Site Want to go deeper with AI? A community of professionals is learning AI together right now at aihammock.com — show notes, links, tools, and real conversations about how to actually use AI in your life.

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Text us your thoughts! SpaceX just made one of the largest AI acquisitions in history, and it has nothing to do with rockets — it's about who controls the software that runs everything. The $60 billion purchase of Cursor, an AI coding assistant, signals that AI-written code is no longer a productivity perk. It's becoming the foundation of how major companies operate. SpaceX formally completed its acquisition of Cursor on August 14th, 2026, per a regulatory filing. Cursor doesn't just autocom...

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