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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.

  • Linda Yaccarino announced on July 9, 2025, that she is stepping down as CEO of Elon Musk's social media platform X after two years in the role.
  • Yaccarino was brought in by Musk in May 2023 to revive advertising revenue following Musk's late 2022 acquisition of Twitter, which saw significant staff cuts and brand pullbacks.
  • During her tenure, X faced challenges including declines in user activity, content moderation controversies, and a lawsuit against an advertising group alleging a boycott conspiracy.
  • Musk expressed gratitude for Yaccarino's work, stating, "Thank you for your contributions," and acknowledged X's progress toward becoming the Everything App despite a difficult period.
  • Yaccarino's departure marks a pivotal moment amid ongoing platform changes and competitive pressures, leaving implications for X's future leadership and advertising recovery.
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arcamax.com broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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