Google invests $2.4 billion to acquire top talent and technology licensing from Windsurf to advance its AI coding ambitions

Google acquired top talent and technology from Windsurf for a licensing fee of $2.4 billion, aiming to advance its AI coding program. In this deal, Windsurf's CEO Varun Mohan and his team will join Google's DeepMind division. Although Google does not hold shares in Windsurf, this move comes after OpenAI attempted to acquire Windsurf, demonstrating a strong interest in the coding field. Windsurf's investors will gain liquidity through the licensing fee while retaining their shares