OpenAI has OFFICIALLY Bought WINDSURF! (Included in ChatGPT’s $20 subscription?)
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In this video, the host discusses the recent report that OpenAI has acquired Windsurf, an AI coding tool previously known as Kodium, for approximately $3 billion. The deal, reported by Bloomberg, marks OpenAI’s largest acquisition to date, although it has not been officially closed yet. The host reflects on the implications of this merger, including potential changes to Windsurf’s features and pricing structures, especially in relation to its competition with GitHub’s Copilot, which is owned by Microsoft. OpenAI’s strategy is questioned, as they are seen to favor acquisitions over developing their own solutions. Additionally, the video touches on the broader competitive landscape of AI coding tools, mentioning other companies like Cursor, Anthropic, and Google. The host expresses disappointment but also optimism about the future of coding-focused models that may arise from this merger, emphasizing the need for innovation in the AI coding space.
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OpenAI has apparently bought Windsurf and the official announcement will be coming tomorrow. I’ll walk you through what this acquisition means for the AI Code Editor Windsurf and how they are going to rival Cursor, Gemini and others.