Google’s $1.5 Billion AI Coding Play Could Escalate Its Fight With OpenAI, Anthropic
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Google is reportedly discussing a $1.5 billion-plus Mechanize deal as its AI coding rivalry with OpenAI and Anthropic intensifies.
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