Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during the Microsoft AI Tour event in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 25, 2026.Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesPrior 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. Microsoft, which is trying to boost the popularity of its artificial intelligence tools to keep pace in the booming market for AI ...