What Y Combinator changed

• Removed "www" from the main domain and all internal page links.

• Updated the "About," "Apply," and "People" links to the shorter URL format.

• Removed social media links and the copyright notice from the very bottom of the page.

• The "YC AI Student Starter Pack" was renamed to the "YC AI Stack" in the Startup News section.

• The link destination remains the same, but the branding has been updated to be more professional and less student-centric.

The site now uses shorter web addresses. This is a technical cleanup that makes links look cleaner and ensures all traffic goes to the same place.

The change suggests a shift from a student-focused AI resource to a broader technical "stack" for all AI founders. This could signal a more serious focus on providing specific infrastructure or tools for AI startups.

• Every internal link was updated to include "www" before the domain name.
• Links for the About page, Apply page, and Startup Directory now point to the new URL structure.
• The main logo link and footer links were also updated to the "www" version.

The site moved from a root domain to a "www" subdomain. This is a technical change that helps with web traffic management and security as the site grows.

• Removed the "Apply for Spring 2026 by February 9" banner from the top of the website.
• Updated internal links to remove the "www" prefix, moving to a cleaner root domain structure.
• Shortened the footer section by removing redundant social media and legal text fragments.

The removal of a specific application date from the top of the page may signal a shift in how the program is accepting new startups or a change in their recruiting timeline.