Odaily Planet Daily News According to informed sources, Google has reached a licensing agreement with programming startup Windsurf, which will overturn OpenAI's proposal to acquire the startup for $3 billion after the exclusive term of the agreement expires. Sources say that the deal with Google means Windsurf will continue to operate as an independent startup. A spokesperson for OpenAI confirmed to Fortune magazine that the exclusive operating period for the $3 billion deal between the two companies, reached two months ago, has expired. (Whip Niu Shi)