Cursor Cofounder Leaves
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The cofounder of Cursor, an AI-powered code editor, has left the company, citing concerns about the company's direction and culture; the departure raises questions about the challenges of building a successful AI startup.
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SilverElfin
2 months ago
Wow that’s a very short note. Maybe not leaving on good terms with the other founders?
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