Google In Talks For $1.5B Deal With Mechanize

GOOGL IN TALKS FOR $1.5B+ MECHANIZE AI CODING DEAL Google is discussing a potential deal worth more than $1.5B with AI coding startup Mechanize. The proposed structure would include hiring some of Mechanize's talent and securing a non-exclusive license to its technology, rather than buying the entire company. The recruited employees would reportedly work on AI model evaluation and development. The structure resembles Google's previous talent-and-licensing deals with Windsurf and Character AI. Source: Business Inside