A new open-source AI-powered code editor, Void IDE, was recently released in beta, positioning itself as a privacy-focused and free alternative to popular closed-source AI editors like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. Backed by Y Combinator, Void IDE is a fork of Visual Studio Code. While Microsoft recently announced plans to open-source its GitHub Copilot Chat Extension, possibly in a few months, the beta release is available now for the community to fiddle with. #voidide #vscode #githubcopilot #cursor #ai #ide #aitools #ycombinator #opensource #codeeditor #coding #programming #privacyfocused #beta #githubcopilotchat #developer #aitool https://www.infoq.com/news/2025/06/void-ide-beta-release/

Y Combinator's 2025 Request for Startups (RFS) will likely focus on several key areas, including AI agents. The RFS is a tradition at YC, with this year being heavily influenced by AI agent startup ideas. Specific areas of interest include innovation in power infrastructure, cooling, material procurement, and project management. Expect an emphasis on startups that can address these challenges and capitalize on the growing interest in AI-driven solutions. (Please note that this post is delayed but it is the wish of the author to showcase the direction in which startups are moving according to Venture capital Firms) #YC2025 #YCombinator #RequestForStartups #AIagents #AI #Startup #VentureCapital #PowerInfrastructure #CoolingSolutions #MaterialProcurement #ProjectManagement #Innovation #AIdrivenSolutions #Seedfunding #Accelerator #AngelList #500Startups https://www.ycombinator.com/blog/announcing-yc-x25 https://www.vccafe.com/2025/05/12/requests-for-startups-2025-part-3/