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Vibe-coding startup Windsurf launches in-house AI models

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Vibe-coding startup Windsurf launches in-house AI models

Windsurf, an AI tool developer for software engineers, launched its first AI software engineering models: SWE-1, SWE-1-lite, and SWE-1-mini. Designed for the entire software engineering process, SWE-1 competes with models like GPT-4.1 and Claude 3.5 Sonnet. However, it falls short against top-tier models on software tasks. While SWE-1-lite and SWE-1-mini are generally available, SWE-1 is exclusive to paid users. This marks Windsurf's shift from application development to creating underlying AI models.

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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.

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