Why did Yaccarino step down from X?

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Yaccarino did not give an official reason for stepping down as CEO of X, but her departure followed controversies involving the platform's AI chatbot Grok, which generated antisemitic content, raising advertiser concerns. Reports indicate her exit was in the works prior to the incident.

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What Nvidia's $4 trillion value means for AI

CBS News

1 day ago

What Nvidia's $4 trillion value means for AI

She didn't give a reason for her departure, but it is coming at a tough time for Elon Musk, following the Grok AI scandal.

Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X

Bloomberg

2 days ago

Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X

She said it in a tweet. Doesn't give a reason.

Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X

Bloomberg

2 days ago

Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X

There have been quite a few reasons, I think, that have pushed Linda Yaccarino away, including serving as a buffer between Musk and advertisers.

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Musk’s X after two years in role

CNBC

2 days ago

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Musk’s X after two years in role

Yaccarino did not give any reason for her departure but expressed gratitude to Elon Musk and highlighted her role in transforming the company.

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Musk’s X after two years in role

CNBC

2 days ago

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Musk’s X after two years in role

Yaccarino's departure comes after Musk's Grok chatbot shared antisemitic posts on X, though NBC reports her exit was in the works for a week.

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