A $3B Bet on AI-Assisted Development OpenAI’s recent $3 billion acquisition of Windsurf, an AI-powered coding tool formerly known as Codeium, sent a clear signal through the developer community. This is OpenAI’s largest deal to date, and it isn’t just a splashy buyout; it’s a strategic move that underscores a larger trend in software development. As AI transforms how we write code, the real competitive edge lies in marrying smart models with the right development environment. In other words, even a highly capable AI model like OpenAI’s new “O3” needs a robust IDE (Integrated Development Environment) to deliver true, real-world