Multiple outlets report that Google is in discussions with AI coding agent startup Mechanize for a deal valued at more than $1.5 billion. According to Business Insider, the talks involve arrangements that would help Google improve its AI coding capabilities. PYMNTS, citing Business Insider and unnamed sources, says the potential agreement could include hiring some of Mechanize’s talent and entering a non-exclusive licensing deal for Mechanize’s technology. The sources also indicate the discussions are ongoing and that deal terms could change before any agreement is finalized. No information is provided on the likelihood of completion, the specific scope of the licensing, or whether any definitive contract is close to being signed. Both reports frame the effort as part of Google’s broader interest in advancing AI tools for software development. The reporting does not identify Mechanize’s partners, prior investors, or the exact financial structure beyond the reported overall valuation.