Google Acquires AI Coding Tool Windsurf for $2.4 Billion

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. This move highlights the growing importance of AI in software development and Google’s strategy to lead in this space.