Cognition, maker of AI coding agent Devin, acquires Windsurf
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Windsurf faces acquisition by Cognition AI. This follows a collapsed deal with OpenAI. Google hired Windsurf's CEO Varun Mohan and co-founder Douglas
After OpenAI’s failed bid, Windsurf's leadership joined Google, while Cognition Labs acquired the startup in a strategic AI shake-up.
Cognition AI has acquired Windsurf after Google hired its CEO and top executives in a $2.4 billion deal, securing Windsurf’s product, team, and growing business.
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India Today on MSNAfter Google hired its Indian-origin CEO Varun Mohan, Windsurf gets acquired by Cognition: Story in 5 pointsAfter OpenAI's $3 billion Windsurf deal collapsed, Google hired its CEO Varun Mohan and key staff. Now, Cognition has officially acquired Windsurf, continuing the talent wars dominating the AI world.
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's strategic acquisition of Windsurf leaders strengthens its AI coding efforts amidst intense competition for top talent.
Varun Mohan, MIT-educated co-founder of AI startup Windsurf, was hired by Google in a move that came after OpenAI’s reported bid to acquire the company.
Google hires Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan & co-founder Douglas Chen to lead its Gemini AI project, signalling a major move in the AI talent war against rivals like OpenAI
Google scores a major win in the AI talent war by snapping up key minds behind one of coding AI’s most promising startups.