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Elon Musk's xAI Faces Major Shakeup and IPO Doubts

3/15/2026

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Story summary
  • Elon Musk announced plans to rebuild xAI after six co-founders departed, signaling a major reset.
  • The shakeup has included layoffs and slower progress on coding benchmarks.
  • A merger with SpaceX valued at $1.25 trillion aimed to stabilize xAI but faces regulatory scrutiny.
  • With half the founding team gone, the June 2026 IPO raises questions about attracting investors.