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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

9mo ago
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