SpaceX to buy Cursor AI coding agent operator Anysphere for $60 billion

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SpaceX announced plans to acquire Anysphere, the company behind Cursor, a widely-used AI coding assistant, for $60 billion. The deal marks one of the largest tech acquisitions in recent years and signals Elon Musk's push to consolidate AI talent and tools under his growing portfolio of companies. Cursor has gained significant traction among software developers since its 2023 launch, competing directly with GitHub Copilot and other AI-powered coding tools. The acquisition would integrate Cursor's technology into SpaceX's engineering operations while potentially expanding its commercial availability. Anysphere's founders and investors, including notable venture capital firms, stand to gain substantially from the valuation.