Microsoft looked at buying Cursor before SpaceX deal, sources say
What to know about Microsoft looked at buying Cursor before SpaceX deal, sources say
Prior to SpaceX's announcement this week that it's obtained the right to acquire Cursor for $60 billion, Microsoft looked at a potential deal for the AI coding startup, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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What happened
Prior to SpaceX's announcement this week that it's obtained the right to acquire Cursor for $60 billion, Microsoft looked at a potential deal for the AI coding startup, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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Follow-up questions
- What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Microsoft looked at buying Cursor before SpaceX deal, sources say?
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- What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?