Report: OpenAI is buying AI-powered developer platform Windsurf — what happens to its support for rival LLMs?

OpenAI is poised to consolidate its position in AI-driven coding tools by acquiring Windsurf for $3 billion, a deal rumors suggest were in talks for weeks. Windsurf, backed by MIT luminaries and now valued at nearly $3 billion post-funding, has amassed 800,000 developers and 1,000 enterprises as customers since launching its LLM-powered IDE last year. However, the acquisition could spark concerns over model choice flexibility and anti-competitive practices, with users expressing caution about potential price hikes or access restrictions tied to OpenAI's models. While the startup has expressed interest in acquiring a rival tool, Cursor, the future of this partnership remains uncertain.