Alphabet strikes $2.4B AI licensing deal with Windsurf
Alphabet has reportedly entered a $2.4B non-exclusive licensing deal with AI startup Windsurf, after OpenAI's acquisition attempt failed. Windsurf's co-founders and some R&D staff will join Google DeepMind. The move highlights the intensifying AI talent race among tech giants. Windsurf's interim CEO is now Jeff Wang, and the firm will continue building enterprise-focused tools.