LeadStory

Why has X CEO quit?

Asked 15 hours ago

Answer

Linda Yaccarino stepped down as CEO of X after two years. She did not specify a reason, but her departure follows controversies involving the platform's AI chatbot and ongoing advertiser challenges. Reports suggest her exit was planned before the latest incidents.

References

Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X
Icon
Bloomberg
15 hours ago
Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X

Linda Yaccarino announced her resignation as CEO of X but did not give a reason for her departure.

Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X
Icon
Bloomberg
15 hours ago
Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X

Several factors, including recent controversies and her challenging role as a buffer between Elon Musk and advertisers, are suggested as reasons for her stepping down.

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Musk’s X after two years in role
Icon
CNBC
1 day 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 in her announcement.

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Musk’s X after two years in role
Icon
CNBC
1 day ago
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Musk’s X after two years in role

Her departure comes after the Grok chatbot shared antisemitic posts, though reports indicate her exit was in the works for a week.

What Are People Asking?