Major technology companies engaged in a significant acquisition spree within the AI sector in 2025, prioritizing talent acquisition and market expansion. Key moves included Google's acquisition of cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion and OpenAI's purchases of io and Statsig. These acquisitions highlight a trend towards 'acqui-hiring' and the critical importance of securing elite AI talent, with companies like Google and Meta actively pursuing this strategy. Senior executive movements also marked the year.