After OpenAI’s failed bid, Windsurf's leadership joined Google, while Cognition Labs acquired the startup in a strategic AI shake-up.

CoreWeave, which rents out access to Nvidia AI chips, has been on a tear since it went public at the end of March.

Cognition AI aims to incorporate Windsurf's IDE platform and technology into its products, including the autonomous agent Devin.

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 wants its AI models to become bigger in coding. It has now hired the CEO of one of the top startups in that area.

After 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 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

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.

Google scores a major win in the AI talent war by snapping up key minds behind one of coding AI’s most promising startups.

Google's strategic acquisition of Windsurf leaders strengthens its AI coding efforts amidst intense competition for top talent.