Cursor's most important AI features started as side projects engineers built themselves, says its engineering head

Some of Cursor's biggest AI features were bottom-up projects started by its engineers, says Jason Ginsberg.

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• Some of Cursor's biggest AI features began as tools engineers built for themselves.
• Cursor's engineering head says the company has roadmaps, but many of its biggest features were developed bottom-up.
• The AI coding company is known for its small team and ability to move fast.

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