Staff complain that xAI is flailing because of constant upheaval
xAI faces turmoil amid leadership changes and layoffs
Elon Musk's xAI is facing significant turmoil as he orders job cuts and forces out cofounders in response to the startup's underwhelming performance in the competitive AI landscape. Following a $1.25 billion merger with SpaceX, Musk has intensified efforts to revamp xAI, which has struggled to gain traction with its Grok chatbot and coding product. Staff morale is reportedly suffering due to the constant upheaval, with many researchers leaving amid burnout and high demands.
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Elon Musk has cut jobs at xAI and forced out multiple cofounders amid performance issues.
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Only two of the original 11 cofounders remain after recent departures.
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Musk's aggressive restructuring aims to meet a June deadline for a potential stock market listing.
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