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Y Combinator Backs Controversial AI Startup PearAI

  • Y Combinator-backed startup PearAI is under fire for cloning another AI editor, Continue, and initially using a made-up license.
  • Founder Duke Pan admitted the misstep and has since released the project under the same Apache open source license as Continue.
  • The controversy sparked thousands of comments, many criticizing PearAI for not adding new features and misleading people into thinking they built the product independently.
  • Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan defended PearAI, emphasizing the benefits of open source licensing.
  • Critics argue this incident reflects poorly on Y Combinator's selection process and due diligence.

Source: Techcrunch

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