Delve founders Karun Kaushik and Selin Kocalar, with AI degrees from MIT, face allegations of issuing fabricated compliance certifications, leading to their removal from Y Combinator's startup directory.
Why it matters
This article highlights a case where individuals with AI backgrounds are involved in alleged fraud. It underscores the importance of due diligence in the startup ecosystem, especially for AI-focused companies, and the reputational risks associated with fraudulent practices, even for those with strong technical credentials.
Two founders who studied AI at MIT are accused of faking important documents for their company, Delve. Because of this, a well-known startup accelerator called Y Combinator has removed their company from its list.
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