This would be the why of that acquisition as this needs a more integrated UI. Guessing by the speed at which this came out, this was in the works long before that acquisition.

it is not even clear *if* they are going to buy windsurf at all. And thats a big if. This might've just been the 'why' that deal is not happening.

This probably came out to beat Google I/O or something similar - odd Friday release otherwise.

damn, I wonder what happens to incoming new grad engineer kids at windsurf, do they just lose their jobs?

they are openai engineers now with significant pay packages

Or just standard pay packages.

Or just laid off?? Windsurf is pretty big with 200 people.