Paul Graham Clarifies Sam Altman's Departure from Y Combinator

Graham emphasizes Altman was not fired but had to choose between leading Y Combinator or OpenAI.

Altman served as Y Combinator's president from 2014 to 2019 while also working on OpenAI.
In 2019, OpenAI's shift to a for-profit entity required Altman to focus on one role.
Graham and co-founder Jessica Livingston asked Altman to decide between the two positions.
Altman chose to lead OpenAI, resulting in his amicable departure from Y Combinator.
Recent criticisms from former OpenAI board members have reignited interest in Altman's leadership history.