OpenAI acquires AI programming company Windsurf for $3 billion

Odaily Planet Daily News: OpenAI announced its largest acquisition to date of artificial intelligence programming startup Windsurf (formerly Codeium) for approximately $3 billion. Windsurf provides AI assisted programming tools that support developers in generating code through natural language, driving the development of the concept of "Vibe Coding" (intent driven programming). The company received a $125 million financing led by General Catalyst in 2023, with a valuation of approximately $1.25 billion. （Techstartups）