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OpenAI in talks to buy coding startup Windsurf for $3 billion

Inshorts · 4m ago

OpenAI in talks to buy coding startup Windsurf for $3 billion

OpenAI is reportedly in discussions to buy AI-assisted coding tool Windsurf for $3 billion. The deal would be OpenAI's largest to date, the terms of which have not yet been finalised. Founded by Varun Mohan and Douglas Chen, Windsurf (formerly Codeium) was in talks with investors like Kleiner Perkins and General Catalyst to raise funds at about $3 billion valuation.

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OpenAI reaches agreement to buy startup Windsurf for $3 billion

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

OpenAI reaches agreement to buy startup Windsurf for $3 billion

OpenAI is set to acquire Windsurf, an AI-assisted coding tool, for about $3 billion, marking its largest acquisition. This move positions OpenAI to tackle competition in AI-driven coding assistants, which perform tasks like code writing from natural language prompts. Formerly known as Codeium, Windsurf was valued at $1.25 billion last year. The acquisition comes as OpenAI finalizes $40 billion financing, despite recent restructuring plans facing public criticism.

AI talent war intensifies, as Google hires Windsurf CEO, others in $2.4B deal: Report

YourStory

YourStory · 1m ago

AI talent war intensifies, as Google hires Windsurf CEO, others in $2.4B deal: Report

Google has hired several key figures from AI coding startup Windsurf, including its CEO, Varun Mohan, but has not directly invested in the company. However, Google has secured a nonexclusive license to some of Windsurf's technology for $2.4 billion. This move comes after failed acquisition talks between Windsurf and OpenAI. The recruitment aligns with Google's strategy of acquiring top AI talent to enhance their capabilities, as seen previously with Character.AI acquisitions.

OpenAI’s Windsurf deal is off — and Windsurf’s CEO is going to Google

The Verge

The Verge · 1m ago

OpenAI’s Windsurf deal is off — and Windsurf’s CEO is going to Google

OpenAI's acquisition of Windsurf has been canceled as Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan and key researchers are moving to Google. They will join the Google DeepMind team to focus on agentic coding and work on Gemini. Google will have a non-exclusive license to some of Windsurf's technology but no control over the company. Meanwhile, Jeff Wang becomes the interim CEO of Windsurf, with Graham Moreno as its new president. OpenAI was previously reported to be buying Windsurf for $3 billion.

Windsurf says Anthropic is limiting its direct access to Claude AI models | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Windsurf says Anthropic is limiting its direct access to Claude AI models | TechCrunch

Windsurf, an AI coding startup, is facing reduced access to Anthropic’s Claude 3.x AI models, impacting its operations. Anthropic's decision, made with short notice, forces Windsurf to seek third-party providers, potentially affecting service availability. While other tools like GitHub Copilot have direct access to Anthropic’s advanced models, Windsurf users are encountering challenges due to less direct access, even as industry competition rises. Anthropic cites prioritizing sustainable partnerships as a key reason for this move.

OpenAI In Talks to Buy Windsurf for About $3 Billion

Internet

Internet · 4m ago

OpenAI In Talks to Buy Windsurf for About $3 Billion

According to recent reports, OpenAI is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Windsurf, a startup specializing in AI-powered tools that enhance productivity and collaboration. The deal is estimated to be valued at around $3 billion. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster OpenAI’s offerings by integrating Windsurf’s innovative solutions, accelerating AI adoption across various industries. The move reflects OpenAI’s ongoing efforts to expand its technology ecosystem and strengthen its position in the competitive AI landscape. Official confirmations and further details are awaited as talks progress.

Inside Microsoft’s complicated relationship with OpenAI

The Verge

The Verge · 2m ago

Inside Microsoft’s complicated relationship with OpenAI

Cracks are appearing in the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership, a result of OpenAI's growing need for more compute power and desire to reduce dependence on Microsoft. Tensions have heightened around OpenAI's potential acquisition of AI coding tool Windsurf, which it wants exempt from Microsoft's contract. This discord might lead OpenAI to accuse Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior, prompting further regulatory scrutiny, as Microsoft's $13 billion AI investment and partnership terms with OpenAI face potential antitrust violations investigation.

The cracks in the OpenAI-Microsoft relationship are reportedly widening | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

The cracks in the OpenAI-Microsoft relationship are reportedly widening | TechCrunch

OpenAI and Microsoft are reportedly experiencing tension in their partnership, according to The Wall Street Journal. OpenAI executives have considered accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior and possibly seeking a regulatory review of their contract. The companies are at odds over OpenAI's acquisition of AI coding startup Windsurf, as OpenAI seeks to prevent Microsoft from accessing its intellectual property. The relationship has grown tense, with OpenAI trying to reduce its reliance on Microsoft's cloud services.

Who is Varun Mohan, the Windsurf CEO Google beat ChatGPT-maker OpenAI to hire? - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Who is Varun Mohan, the Windsurf CEO Google beat ChatGPT-maker OpenAI to hire? - The Economic Times

Google has hired key team members from AI code generation startup Windsurf, including CEO Varun Mohan, disrupting OpenAI's acquisition plans. Windsurf, co-founded by Mohan, is known for its AI-powered integrated development environment that enhances coding efficiency for engineers. Google's involvement includes a non-exclusive license to Windsurf technologies. Varun Mohan's background includes noteworthy stints at companies like Nuro and Databricks, and he holds a BS and MEng in Computer Science from MIT.

AI firms are hyping up threat to coders to push their model sales

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

AI firms are hyping up threat to coders to push their model sales

Anshul Ramachandran, a founding team member of AI coding platform Windsurf, argues that fears of AI replacing software developers are exaggerated by some AI firms to boost sales. He suggests companies use AI as a justification to cut staff. Windsurf is expanding in India, acknowledging the country's growing developer market. Despite AI efficiencies, Ramachandran believes human input remains crucial, anticipating increased software creation spurring further workforce investment.

OpenAI Co-founder Ilya's startup seeks $20 bn valuation: Report

Inshorts · 6m ago

OpenAI Co-founder Ilya's startup seeks $20 bn valuation: Report

OpenAI Co-founder Ilya Sutskever's startup Safe Superintelligence (SSI) is in talks to raise funding at a $20 billion valuation, Reuters reported. The startup, which has not generated any revenue yet, raised $1 billion in September last year at a reportedly $5 billion valuation. Sutskever launched SSI in June 2024 after leaving OpenAI in May.

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