Google’s $2.4 B Windsurf Deal Shows How $100 M Packages Are Redefining AI Talent Wars
Google paid $2.4 billion to acquire AI startup Windsurf primarily for its engineers, illustrating the premium ($100 M‑plus) top AI researchers now command. Meta is matching that spend, while Netflix treats talent like a pro‑sports roster—keeping stars, cutting under‑performers—to stay ahead in a race for artificial superintelligence.