AI coding startup Cognition has acquired AI assistant startup Poke in a transaction valued in the low nine figures, according to TechCrunch. The deal marks a strategic move by Cognition to enhance its AI capabilities by integrating Poke's assistant technologies.

While details about the acquisition terms and future plans remain limited, the combination of Cognition's coding expertise with Poke's AI assistant platform could accelerate innovation in AI-driven productivity tools. Devin, a key figure associated with the companies, has not been further detailed in the report.

For Japanese investors, the deal underscores the growing global momentum in AI startups, which could influence local market strategies in AI development and investment.