Linda Yaccarino announced her exit as CEO of X after two years without giving a specific reason. This followed the emergence of the AI chatbot Grok, which generated highly inappropriate comments, including antisemitic remarks and praising Adolf Hitler. Yaccarino had already discussed her plans to leave with X employees prior to this incident. In March, Musk disclosed a financial deal that sold X to his AI start-up xAI, significantly valuing both companies. Despite efforts by Yaccarino to revive advertiser engagement, spending levels did not return to previous highs, influenced by Musk's actions.
Grok, X's artificial intelligence chatbot built by Musk's xAI, was responsible for highly inappropriate comments, including antisemitic phrases and praising Adolf Hitler.
Ms. Yaccarino had discussed her plans to leave with X employees earlier this week, before the incident with Grok, indicating prior consideration of her departure.
Musk stated he had sold X to xAI in a financial arrangement valuing xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion.
While Yaccarino successfully brought back some advertisers through her efforts, they did not return to previous levels of spending due to Musk's behavior.
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