Cognition AI has emerged as the buyer of Windsurf, a coveted AI coding startup, after a fierce competition involving OpenAI and Google. The acquisition agreement involves Windsurf's intellectual property, product, trademark, brand, and business operations. Cognition's CEO, Russell Kaplan, remarked on the rapid development of the acquisition, which followed Google’s deal with Windsurf. Windsurf will operate independently until the acquisition is finalized, while Cognition plans significant investments to integrate Windsurf’s technology into its own product suite, enhancing competition against OpenAI and others.
Cognition has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Windsurf for an undisclosed sum, capping a corporate tug of war that left OpenAI empty handed.
Cognition CEO Russell Kaplan noted that the acquisition came together over the weekend, in just hours after Google's deal with Windsurf was made public.
Windsurf will continue to operate independently until the deal is finalized, with Cognition promising significant investment to integrate Windsurf's technology.
Experts suggest that adding Windsurf could enhance Cognition's ability to compete with AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic.
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