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Google Acquires AI Coding Tech from Windsurf

Google to pay $2.4 billion in deal to license tech of Windsurf, WSJ reports
Google has agreed to pay about $2.4 billion in a deal to license the technology of artificial intelligence-assisted coding tool Windsurf, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Google hires Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan, others in latest AI talent deal
Google wants its AI models to become bigger in coding. It has now hired the CEO of one of the top startups in that area.
Google Acquires AI Coding Tech from Windsurf in $2.4 Billion Deal
Google has reportedly agreed to a $2.4 billion deal to license Windsurfs artificial intelligence-assisted coding technology, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Google acquires Windsurf licence after OpenAI deal fails
NEW YORK] Alphabet’s Google struck a deal to acquire top talent and licensing rights from artificial intelligence (AI) coding startup Windsurf, following the collapse of Windsurf’s agreement to be bought by Google rival OpenAI,
Google hires Windsurf execs in $2.4 billion deal to advance AI coding ambitions
Alphabet's Google has hired several key staff members from AI code generation startup Windsurf, the companies announced on Friday, in a surprise move following an attempt by its rival OpenAI to acquire the startup.
Google to Pay $2.4 Billion in Deal to License Tech of Coding Startup, Hire CEO
The deal comes after acquisition talks between startup Windsurf and OpenAI broke down.
Google hires Windsurf CEO and researchers to advance AI ambitions
Google recruits Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan, co-founder, and several AI researchers for $2.4B investment after OpenAI's $3B deal falls apart
Google has acquired top AI coding talent from Windsurf, including CEO Varun Mohan and co-founder Douglas Chen, for its DeepMind division in a $2.4 billion deal. This move comes after OpenAI's acquisition attempt failed due to Microsoft's IP access demands.
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