Cognition is acquiring AI code generation startup Windsurf after Google recruited top executives and researchers from Windsurf.
The acquisition includes Windsurf's intellectual property, product, trademark, brand, and team, with plans to integrate capabilities into Cognition's products.
Both companies stated that the integration will lead to improved product innovation and speed up software engineering advancements.
Despite the loss of founders and researchers, Windsurf CEO expressed confidence in the acquisition by Cognition, highlighting mutual respect between the two teams.