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Created: 2025-07-17 18:14:02 UTC

Google to Pay $XXX Billion for Windsurf Staff, IP After Startup Ends OpenAI Talks

The Windsurf deal highlights a growing trend among tech giants to hire sought-after AI talent and license technology rather than pursuing full acquisitions, sidestepping lengthy merger reviews. More:

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XXXXX engagements

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