US EditionLinda 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.
- Linda Yaccarino, CEO of Elon Musk's social media company X, announced her decision to step down on July 9, 2025.
- Yaccarino took over in June 2023 to lead X through challenges including advertiser boycotts and political controversies under Musk's ownership.
- Her tenure saw efforts to regain advertiser trust, prioritize user safety, especially for children, and prepare X to become an Everything App.
- Musk acknowledged her contributions on July 9, 2025, tweeting, "Thank you for your contributions," as X faces new developments with Musk's AI company xAI.
- Yaccarino's departure comes amid ongoing challenges for X, including recent antisemitic content by its chatbot Grok and user engagement declines under her leadership.
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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 …
Linda Yaccarino Suddenly Resigns as CEO of X
Linda Yaccarino, the embattled CEO of Elon Musk’s social media platform X, abruptly resigned from her role this week, capping off a turbulent two-year tenure marked by advertiser boycotts, mounting controversies, and growing tension inside Musk’s tech empire. The post Linda Yaccarino Suddenly Resigns as CEO of X appeared first on Slay News.
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