Windsurf, an AI company in Mountain View, recently became a $3 billion acquisition target for OpenAI. However, discussions with OpenAI collapsed and Google later licensed Windsurf's technology, spending $2.4 billion to acquire its CEO and top researchers. Amid these developments, Windsurf's executive Jeff Wang was elevated to CEO. Shortly after, Cognition acquired Windsurf, described by Wang as a perfect fit. Cognition offers an AI software engineer named Devin, which aids companies in managing software tasks. Wang acknowledged the respect Windsurf held for Cognition amidst the competitive landscape.
The last 72 hours have been the wildest rollercoaster ride of my career.
Cognition was literally the one we have respected the most.
Cognition peddles an 'AI software engineer' it calls 'Devin,' which other companies can use for building, fixing, moving and testing their software.
Windsurf's technology was licensed by Google for a total of $2.4 billion, which also included the acquisition of its CEO and top researchers.
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