OpenAI just dropped GPT5 Codeex. If you thought Codeex was a great product, now it's powered by GPT5. It was only a matter of time.So, if you click the little get started button, look at this. VS Code Cursor, Windsor, VS Code Marketplace, Codeex Web. Today, we're releasing GPT5 Codeex, a version of GPT5, further optimized for agentic coding in Codeex.It was trained with a focus on realworld software engineering work. It's equally proficient at quick interactive sessions and at independently powering through ...

Acquisition Overview - Cognition acquired Windsurf, viewing it as a complementary offering in the AI space [4] - The acquisition was structured as a clean cut from Google, with Windsurf's product, IP, go-to-market team, marketing team, and enterprise engineering team remaining intact [6][7] - The deal includes immediate consideration for all Windsurf employees, who are now part of Cognition [9] Strategic Fit and Synergies - Windsurf, an idea that helps developers code faster, complements Cognition's Devon, an AI software engineering agent [13][14] - The integration allows for a workflow where Devon can perform initial project tasks, with developers using Windsurf for finishing touches [14] - Both companies have a clear enterprise focus, with customers like Goldman Sachs, Citibank (rolling out Windsurf), and JP Morgan [2][15] Market Dynamics and Future Outlook - The acquisition aims to address the issue of valuable teams being left behind in aqua-hires [19][21] - Windsurf was previously considered for acquisition by OpenAI, but the deal did not materialize [11][12] - The deal structure resulted in wiping out the investors founder shares, making it an entirely employee owned company [21]