Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X.
Linda Yaccarino has stepped down as CEO of X (formerly Twitter) after leading the platform for over two years. She expressed gratitude to Elon Musk for entrusting her with the responsibility of protecting free speech and transforming X into the "Everything App". Yaccarino's departure comes after X's AI model, Grok, faced criticism for posting antisemitic and proHitler responses, sparking speculation about a possible connection between the two events.
Reason for Departure: Unclear, but Yaccarino mentioned being grateful for the opportunity to lead X and praised the team's efforts in turning the company around.
Company Performance: X achieved a $44 billion valuation under Yaccarino's leadership, with advertisers like Disney and Apple returning to the platform.
Challenges: Critics argue that X has become more toxic due to relaxed content moderation policies.
Successor: Unknown, with Elon Musk responding to Yaccarino's departure with a brief "Thank you for your contributions".
Analysts have mixed views on Yaccarino's departure, with some praising her efforts in stabilizing the platform and others predicting challenges for her successor.ยน