Google Secures Licensing Deal with Windsurf, Thwarting OpenAI's Acquisition Plans

According to Odaily, Google has entered into a licensing agreement with the programming startup Windsurf, effectively nullifying OpenAI's $3 billion acquisition proposal after the exclusive period of the agreement expired. Sources indicate that the deal with Google ensures Windsurf will continue to operate independently. An OpenAI spokesperson confirmed to Fortune magazine that the exclusive period for the $3 billion deal between the two companies ended two months ago.