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Jeff Wang, Windsurf CEO, speaking about the company's struggles before Cognition acquisition
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Windsurf CEO Says ‘Very Bleak’ Mood Before Cognition Deal

In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, venture capitalists race to make their next bet on startup unicorns, as new breakthroughs tend to make thousand-million-dollar valuations of just a couple years ago appear modest. But a blog post by Windsurf CEO (and former Apple AI architect) Jeff Wang earlier this...
Meta acquires Play AI to enhance voice technology and conversational AI across messaging and metaverse platforms
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As Meta Tries to Develop New UI, It Acquires Voice Startup Play AI – A Practical Play in How to Do Conversational AI Today

July 14, 2025 – Silicon Valley, California —In news that has created a major buzz in the tech industry, Meta has announced the completion of its acquisition of voice AI startup Play AI, signifying its deepened commitment to the future of conversational artificial intelligence. The deal, reportedly worth more than...