YC’s Hidden Stake in OpenAI Raises Trust Questions for Sam Altman
John Gruber reports that Y Combinator, through its YC Research arm, retains an equity stake in OpenAI. Because Sam Altman was YC’s president before becoming OpenAI’s CEO, he may indirectly benefit from that stake, sparking conflict‑of‑interest and trust concerns. The exact size of YC’s holding remains unclear.