This Latent Space podcast episode chronicles the journey of Windsurf, from its early days as ExaFunction to its acquisition by Cognition, featuring insights from past interviews with key figures like Varun Mohan and a recent discussion with Scott Wu (Cognition CEO) and Jeff Wang (Windsurf CEO). The conversation explores Windsurf's technology, its focus on AI-driven coding tools, and the strategic reasons behind the acquisition, while also addressing rumors and clearing the air around the deals. The speakers discuss the evolution of AI in software development, emphasizing the importance of developer experience, code-based intelligence, and the future of AI agents in coding, and also touch upon the business aspects, such as monetization strategies and the challenges of building a successful AI-driven company.
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