Google Thwarts OpenAI with $2.4B "Acqui-hire" of AI Coding Startup Windsurf
In a major talent war victory, Google's DeepMind has hired the CEO and core R&D team from Windsurf, securing elite expertise in "agentic coding."
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In a major talent war victory, Google has executed a $2.4 billion "acqui-hire" and licensing deal with AI coding startup Windsurf. The move secures Windsurf's CEO and key R&D talent for Google's DeepMind division and thwarts a potential acquisition by rival OpenAI.
Google Wins Key Battle in the AI Talent War
Google has struck a major blow in the intense war for AI talent, executing a $2.4 billion deal with the viral AI coding startup Windsurf. The move is a direct counter to rival OpenAI, which was reportedly in talks for its own $3 billion acquisition of the company.
A Surgical Strike for Talent
This isn't a traditional acquisition. Instead, Google has executed a strategic "acqui-hire" and licensing deal focused on securing human capital.
- Top Minds Secured: Google has hired Windsurf's CEO, Varun Mohan, its co-founder, and the core …
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