Cognition, maker of AI coding agent Devin, expands its AI coding capabilities by acquiring Windsurf, an AI coding startup, gaining its AI-powered IDE, user base, and employees not hired by Google in a recent deal.
In a potential industry-shaking move, Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, weighs developing closed AI models, risking backlash from open source advocates as it seeks to monetize AI beyond advertising and retain top talent with high salaries.
The Pentagon strikes a $200 million deal with Elon Musk's AI company Grok to utilize its chatbot technology for defense applications, escalating tensions between the tech billionaire and former President Trump.
In a groundbreaking move, Cognition acquires Windsurf, the pioneering agentic IDE, along with its IP, product, trademark, brand, and talented team, propelling its mission to revolutionize software engineering with cutting-edge technology and innovation.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces hundreds of billions in AI infrastructure investment, launching Superintelligence Labs and massive hiring spree while planning Prometheus supercluster for 2026 alongside additional multi-gigawatt facilities including Hyperion, plus a $14 billion Scale AI investment.
In an escalating tech talent war, Google acquires AI coding startup Windsurf for $2.4 billion, onboarding co-founder Varun Mohan and senior R&D staff to bolster its AI capabilities against rivals like OpenAI and Meta.
Google acquires AI coding startup Windsurf in a major coup, bolstering its DeepMind team and beating out OpenAI's previous $3 billion offer for the promising generative AI company.
Meta acquires AI voice cloning startup PlayAI, adding its team to Meta's efforts in developing superhuman artificial intelligence and AI products like AI Characters and wearables under Johan Schalkwyk.
In a major shakeup, Windsurf's CEO, co-founder, and top researchers defect to Google DeepMind after OpenAI's $3 billion acquisition falls through, with Google paying $2.4 billion to license Windsurf's technology and hire its key personnel.
Recruit Holdings, parent of Indeed and Glassdoor, cuts 1,300 jobs or 6% of its HR tech workforce, mainly in the U.S., pivoting towards AI integration as the CEO cites AI's transformative impact requiring adaptation.