[Google in Talks with AI Company Mechanize for a Deal Worth Over $1.5 Billion] According to Business Insider, Google is currently in discussions with San Francisco-based AI startup Mechanize regarding a deal valued at over $1.5 billion. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Google intends to acquire some of Mechanize's talent and obtain a non-exclusive license to its technology. Relevant personnel may join Google to work on AI model evaluation and development. The deal is still in progress, and specific terms may be subject to adjustment. Mechanize focuses on enhancing the software programming capabilities of AI models and earlier this year completed a $9.1 million funding round at a $500 million valuation.