Google wants its AI models to become bigger in coding. It has now hired the CEO of one of the top startups in that area.

Varun Mohan, a math prodigy turned MIT engineer, co-founded Windsurf, an AI startup revolutionizing software development.

After OpenAI’s failed bid, Windsurf's leadership joined Google, while Cognition Labs acquired the startup in a strategic AI ...

After OpenAI’s $3 billion Windsurf deal collapsed, Google hired its CEO Varun Mohan and key staff. Now, Cognition has officially acquired Windsurf, continuing the talent wars dominating the AI world.

In a surprising move, Cognition– the makers of autonomous coding tool Devin— acquired what was left of its rival Windsurf ...

Google hires Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan & co-founder Douglas Chen to lead its Gemini AI project, signalling a major move in the ...

OpenAI was in advanced talks to acquire Windsurf, cofounded by Mohan, one of the fastest-growing startups in software ...

Cognition AI has acquired Windsurf after Google hired its CEO and top executives in a $2.4 billion deal, securing Windsurf’s product, team, and growing business.

The tech giant has recruited several team members from the emerging AI infrastructure, Windsurf. Mohan, along with co-founder ...

Google's strategic acquisition of Windsurf leaders strengthens its AI coding efforts amidst intense competition for top ...

Varun Mohan, MIT-educated co-founder of AI startup Windsurf, was hired by Google in a move that came after OpenAI’s reported ...

Mohan and the Windsurf team will focus on agentic coding initiatives at Google DeepMind, primarily working on the Gemini ...