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Google has hired key personnel from AI code-generation startup Windsurf, following failed acquisition talks between Windsurf and rival OpenAI. According to a Google spokesperson, Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan, co-founder Douglas Chen, and members of its R&D team will join Google DeepMind to work on agentic coding initiatives, especially the Gemini project.
This strategic move comes as Big Tech intensifies its AI talent race. Google has also secured a non-exclusive license for some of Windsurf’s proprietary technology but will not take an equity stake. Investors in Windsurf will receive liquidity as part of the arrangement.
OpenAI had been in discussions to acquire Windsurf, a fast-rising player in automated software development, but the talks fell through. OpenAI has not commented on the matter.
Google's latest acquihire echoes its 2024 move to bring in top talent from chatbot firm Character.AI. Major tech firms including Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta have engaged in similar acquihire strategies—deals designed to secure top AI talent without triggering U.S. antitrust reviews. Microsoft notably paid $650 million to use Inflection AI’s models and absorb its team, while Amazon and Meta struck high-profile deals with Adept and Scale AI, respectively. These transactions are now facing growing regulatory scrutiny over potential antitrust concerns.
Windsurf, which employs around 250 people, will continue to operate independently, focusing on AI-powered coding solutions for enterprise clients. Jeff Wang, previously head of business, becomes interim CEO, while Graham Moreno, VP of global sales, takes over as president.
The hiring highlights Alphabet’s continued investment in next-gen AI development and its ambition to lead in autonomous software engineering tools, amid intensifying competition in the artificial intelligence space.
