Why “Acquihires” Are Reshaping Silicon Valley AI Investments

The artificial intelligence gold rush has created a new playbook for tech acquisitions, one that's raising uncomfortable questions about corporate consolidation, employee equity, and the future of innovation. The latest example arrived last week when Google swooped in to hire Windsurf's CEO and key talent after OpenAI's three billion dollar acquisition deal collapsed, marking the fourth major "acquihire" in the past year that has left startup employees empty-handed while tech giants walk away with the crown jewels.

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