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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The deal between Google and Windsurf follows earlier talks between the AI coding startup and OpenAI for a potential $3 billion acquisition.