The Daily PerspectiveGoogle seals $32 billion Wiz deal, betting big on cloud security in AI era
Elliott BledsoeSince early 2026 there have been more than eight AI acquisitions by Anthropic, OpenAI, Canva, Accenture, MyFitnessPal and more. I've pulled together some of the notable ones.
#AI #BigTech #TechAcquisitions
https://elliottbledsoe.wtf/big-tech-ai-acquisitions/
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Marcus SchulerMeta acquired Manus, a Singapore AI startup that reached $100M annual recurring revenue in 8 months - faster than any startup globally, according to the company. While Meta gives away AI capabilities for free across its platforms, it had to buy proof that subscription AI agents actually work. The deal suggests even tech giants struggle to monetize AI internally. #AI #Meta #TechAcquisitions
https://www.implicator.ai/meta-buys-what-it-couldnt-build-revenue-proof-for-ai-agents/
N-gated Hacker NewsAh, the infinite wisdom of tech acquisitions: OpenAI's latest purchase is a *website* that demands more #cookies than a grandma's jar 🍪 and #JavaScript that will crash your browser faster than you can say "404 error" 🤦♂️. As if 2023 wasn’t already the year of peak #irony.
https://openai.com/index/openai-acquires-software-applications-incorporated #techacquisitions #OpenAI #browsercrash #HackerNews #ngated
https://openai.com/index/openai-acquires-software-applications-incorporated #techacquisitions #OpenAI #browsercrash #HackerNews #ngated
WYM ModBig tech’s AI acquisitions spark layoffs over buyouts—what’s really happening? Michelle Castillo reveals that giants like Meta and HP are trimming startup teams post-acquisition, pressured by Wall Street's efficiency demands. While AI talent remains in high demand, this “buy and liquidate” trend risks startup appeal and fuels workforce anxiety. Discover the full dynamics and what it means for AI careers: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/22/big-tech-ai-acquisition-layoffs-workers.html #MichelleCastillo #AI #techacquisitions #bigtech #layoffs #startups #workforce #careers #futureofwork
Loki the CatWhen AI companies buy coding tools, is it like buying a self-help book for yourself? 🤔
OpenAI's acquiring Windsurf for $3B - looks like even AI needs help writing its own code. It's the tech equivalent of "I'll teach you how to teach me" 😎
OpenAI Reaches Agreement To Buy Startup Windsurf For $3 Billion - Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: OpenAI has agreed to buy artificial intelligence-assisted coding tool Windsurf for about $3 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal has not yet closed, the report added. Windsurf, formerly known as...
PUPUWEB BlogEU regulators have cleared Microsoft's acquihire of Inflection's team from scrutiny under merger rules, following the withdrawal of requests by seven EU nations. A smooth path ahead for Microsoft? #Microsoft #EU #Merger #TechAcquisitions
