Alphabet's Google has hired several key staff members from AI code generation startup Windsurf, the companies announced on Friday, in a surprise move following an attempt by its rival OpenAI to acquire the startup.

The browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks and aims to use artificial intelligence to fundamentally change how consumers browse the web.

Google said Wednesday that its Gemini AI app will now let paying users make eight-second videos out of still images. Upload a photo and describe what you want to happen (including