Google Acquires AI Coding Tool Windsurf for $2.4 Billion
Google has agreed to pay approximately $2.4 billion to license the technology behind Windsurf, an AI-assisted coding tool, and has hired key members of its team to join Google DeepMind.
- Windsurf’s AI helps developers write code faster and with fewer errors.
- This acquisition strengthens Google’s position in the AI race, particularly in developer tools and automation.
- Google’s DeepMind division will integrate Windsurf’s tech to accelerate AI innovation across products.
This move highlights the growing importance of AI in software development and Google’s strategy to lead in this space.
