Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X
UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – Linda Yaccarino resigned amid challenges including advertiser loss and backlash over antisemitic AI chatbot posts, despite efforts to restore revenue and introduce new features, analysts said.
- On Wednesday, X CEO Linda Yaccarino stepped down after two years, amid ongoing revenue and content challenges at the platform.
- Following Musk’s relaxed content policies, many advertisers withdrew, causing a revenue decline and ongoing financial turbulence at X.
- Grok surfaced antisemitic comments praising Hitler, prompting xAI to act and condemn the rhetoric, as antisemitism on X increased after Musk’s takeover.
- Her departure leaves X without a successor, raising questions about leadership stability and future direction.
- Industry forecasts suggest X’s ad revenue may stabilize after recent declines, amid ongoing leadership and controversy challenges affecting platform growth.
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X CEO now ex-CEO as Linda Yaccarino leaves Musk company
Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as chief executive of X after two years leading Elon Musk's social media company.Yaccarino's departure comes one day after the company's Grok chatbot began pushing antisemitic tropes in responses to users. It's not clear that the events were connected.Her exit also comes months after Musk sold X, his social media company, to xAI, his artificial intelligence company. The move formally combined the two entities tha…
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X after two years
Linda Yaccarino announced that she is stepping down as CEO of X, formerly known as Twitter, after two years in the role. “When Elon Musk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime,” Yaccarino said in a statement posted on the platform on Wednesday. “I’m incredibly proud of the X team — the historic business turnaround we have accomplished together has been nothing short of remarkable.” Yaccarino said …
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