After a turbulent two-year run, Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X, signaling a shift in the platform’s future.
Linda Yaccarino, who was brought in by Elon Musk to restore advertiser confidence at X (formerly Twitter), has officially resigned as CEO. In her announcement, she reflected on “two incredible years” and highlighted milestones like the rebound in ad revenue and the launch of new features aimed at community engagement. Her sudden exit comes amid growing controversy over X’s AI chatbot Grok, which recently sparked backlash with offensive responses. Insiders suggest tensions with new leadership and a pivot toward AI may have influenced her decision. With X now being folded into Musk’s xAI empire, the company appears to be shifting focus from social media monetization to AI innovation. Musk acknowledged her departure with a brief thank-you, while the search for her successor remains uncertain.
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