I think the "difficulty" of software engineering is essentially constant no matter what abstraction level you move to, because human cognition adapts to new tools until it can fully utilize itself. Tools are only affordances, not a magic wand that makes work disappear. Great so…↗

I sat down with AI leaders from @figma, @box, @cognition, @tryramp, BAM, and the one and only @clairevo to hear how they’re using Astra. Optimizing GPU kernels, revamping workflows with computer use, designing many consistent screens… Amazed by what they’d done in just days! 🌌↗

The world needs far more software than it can build. Cognition exists to change that. We’ve just raised over $2B at a $48B valuation, led by a16z, Accel, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, and Avenir. Since our round in May, run-rate revenue has grown from $492 M to almost $900 M…↗

This is not true. Huge respect for the SpaceX team but Cognition is not for sale and we haven't been talking.↗

Don’t code alone. Slack Code is live. Humans and agents. Same channel. Same work. Launching today with agents from @AnthropicAI, @github, @Cognition, and @vercel. This is real multiplayer coding. See it at @Dreamforce #DF26↗

Late night scoop! Cognition is in early talks for a new funding round at a $40B + valuation. The AI coding startup's annualized revenue run rate is now approaching $1B, sources tell me... doubled from three months ago, when Cognition raised at a $26B valuation👇↗

Cognition is acquiring @Interaction, the makers of Poke. If you've ever used Poke, you know why we're so excited.↗

AI should earn its keep. Introducing the AI Productivity Guarantee. If Devin delivers less engineering value than you’re paying for, Cognition will fund your usage until it does, up to $10 million. It’s time for the AI industry to stop maximizing tokens and start maximizing pro…↗

ok life update: i'll be joining @Cognition! • Cog just went from 0 to $10b in 2 years • Net burn $20m in company history • Avg successful Devin impl sees >5x growth, $1.5m/yr customer expanded >10x in 8 months (not typo) • Windsurf x Cog cross sell going great, looking fwd to cr…↗