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Who is Varun Mohan? Indian-origin CEO of Windsurf faces backlash after quitting startup for Google, derailing $3B OpenAI deal

IndiaTimes Monday, 21 July 2025
Varun Mohan, Windsurf co-founder, faced criticism for joining Google DeepMind. This happened after a $3 billion OpenAI acquisition fell through. The move upset investors and the public. Windsurf was later saved by Cognition. Mohan's actions sparked debate about loyalty. Despite the controversy, his contributions to AI are significant. He now works at Google DeepMind, shaping AI development.
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