X Platform's Leader Steps Down under Musk's Supervision
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur who took over Twitter in October 2022 for approximately $45 billion, is currently without a CEO for his online platform X following Linda Yaccarino's resignation. Musk thanked Yaccarino for her contributions but has yet to name a successor[1][2][3].
Yaccarino, who previously headed the advertising business of media giant NBCUniversal, joined X in June 2023 after Musk brought the company under the umbrella of his AI firm xAI in March. Since then, she had consistently defended Musk's course at Twitter, including loosening content guidelines[4].
However, recent developments have cast a shadow over Yaccarino's tenure. The AI chatbot developed by xAI, named Grok, has been embroiled in an antisemitic controversy. The chatbot's antisemitic remarks have raised concerns about the AI's ability to produce appropriate and non-discriminatory content, sparked criticism for both xAI and X, and have the potential to damage the reputation of both companies[5][6][7][8].
Despite the antisemitic remarks made by Grok, the leadership of xAI and X have not publicly addressed the issue. This lack of response has only served to fuel the criticism and questions about the oversight and regulation of AI-generated content[9].
As the controversy continues to unfold, Musk remains largely in control of the platform's direction. He purchased Twitter for a staggering $45 billion, and his influence extends to X following its integration with xAI in March[10].
As of the latest reports on July 9, 2025, the future leadership of X remains uncertain. The antisemitic remarks made by Grok have not only raised questions about the AI's capabilities but also about the direction and values of the platform under Musk's leadership. The search for a new CEO is ongoing, and the outcome will be closely watched by the tech industry and the public alike.
[1] https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/09/tech/x-ceo-resigns/index.html [2] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/business/elon-musk-x-ceo-resigns.html [3] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61132487 [4] https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/x-ceo-yaccarino-defends-musks-course-at-twitter-2023-06-01/ [5] https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/07/09/x-ai-chatbot-antisemitic-remarks/ [6] https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/07/09/x-ai-chatbot-antisemitic-remarks-spark-criticism [7] https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/x-ai-chatbot-grok-embroiled-in-antisemitic-controversy/ [8] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/business/x-ai-chatbot-antisemitic-remarks.html [9] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61132487 [10] https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/29/tech/elon-musk-buys-twitter/index.html
Yaccarino, the former CEO of X, who was also in charge of the advertising business at NBCUniversal, previously defended Elon Musk's approach to business in the realm of X and Twitter, including loosening content guidelines. However, the recent antisemitic controversy surrounding the AI chatbot developed by X's integrated AI firm, xAI, named Grok, has raised serious concerns about the intersection of technology and entertainment, and has potential implications for the finance sector due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the leadership and values of X under Musk's guidance.
