Amidst the frenzy of AI acquisitions, Anysphere, the driving force behind the AI coding assistant Cursor, is navigating towards independent waters. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that Cursor’s exponential growth – marked by a doubling of revenue in a short span – makes an acquisition, even by a behemoth like OpenAI, less likely. TechCrunch’s reporting suggests Cursor’s robust performance is solidifying Anysphere’s ability to chart its own course.

Instead of pursuing Cursor, OpenAI is reportedly setting its sights on Windsurf, another rising star in the burgeoning AI coding tools market. The shift in focus underscores the intense competition and rapid evolution within the AI-assisted development landscape, where innovation and financial viability are key determinants of success and independence.

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