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xAI Faces Crisis as Half of Cofounders Depart

2/15/2026

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Story summary
  • Elon Musk's xAI is in turmoil after half of its cofounders departed, citing ethical concerns and stagnation.
  • Former employees say the company is stuck in the catch-up phase and struggles to differentiate from OpenAI.
  • They criticize a lack of safety measures, alleging safety protocols have been disregarded for provocative content.
  • Musk's management style is said to discourage dissent, and as xAI approaches a potential IPO, scrutiny will increase.