This Week at YC

November 22nd, 2023

What a week!

The intro is going to be a bit short this time, because I know a lot of us already have one foot out the door as we head into a holiday.

While you're here, though: if you're thinking about changing jobs in the new year, we're hosting an event at our SF office in early December where a bunch of YC founders will be sharing what they're building and the engineering roles they're hiring for. Come grab a bite and maybe find a life-changing job while you're at it.

And for anyone celebrating Thanksgiving over the next few days: be safe, be well, and good luck explaining AI and LLMs to your family all week.

- Greg

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OpenAI reinstates Sam Altman as its chief executive
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"I am deeply pleased by this result, after ~72 very intense hours of work. Coming into OpenAI, I wasn’t sure what the right path would be. This was the pathway that maximized safety alongside doing right by all stakeholders involved. I’m glad to have been a part of the solution."

- YC Visiting Group Partner Emmett Shear