OpenAI Acquires Windsurf for $3 Billion - DevOps.com
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OpenAI is acquiring AI coding tool Windsurf, formerly known as Codeium, for approximately $3 billion, marking its largest acquisition. This move is expected to enhance ChatGPT’s coding functionalities, positioning OpenAI competitively within the growing sector of AI coding assistants. Windsurf, valued at $1.25 billion in August, was also exploring funding from venture capitalists before the acquisition was announced. Coding development is a strategic priority for OpenAI, which faces competition from companies like Anthropic and Microsoft in the field of AI-enhanced programming tools.
In a post on X, Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan hinted at the imminent announcement of the acquisition, stating, 'Big announcement tomorrow!'
OpenAI's acquisition of Windsurf aims to enhance ChatGPT's coding functionality and aid in competition against other AI-powered coding tools.
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