Google wants its AI models to become bigger in coding. It has now hired the CEO of one of the top startups in that area.

The AI talent raid seems to be intensifying. Google has now onboarded several key members from Windsurf, a startup that works on AI code generation. Varun Mohan, co-founder and CEO of Windsurf, has been brought in along with co-founder Douglas Chen and other senior research and development staff from the company.

Varun Mohan, MIT-educated co-founder of AI startup Windsurf, was hired by Google in a move that came after OpenAI’s reported bid to acquire the company.

Google scores a major win in the AI talent war by snapping up key minds behind one of coding AI’s most promising startups.

Google hires Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan & co-founder Douglas Chen to lead its Gemini AI project, signalling a major move in the AI talent war against rivals like OpenAI

Google's strategic acquisition of Windsurf leaders strengthens its AI coding efforts amidst intense competition for top talent.