Elon Musk's X Undergoes New Round of Layoffs in Engineering
The latest job cuts at X come amid ongoing challenges and a significant drop in the platform's valuation.
- The exact number of layoffs at X remains undisclosed, but the engineering department is reportedly the most affected.
- Employees had previously been asked to submit summaries of their contributions, though it's unclear if this influenced the layoffs.
- X, formerly Twitter, has seen its valuation plummet below $10 billion, far less than the $44 billion Musk paid in 2022.
- Fidelity, a key backer in Musk's acquisition of X, recently reassessed the platform's value significantly lower.
- These layoffs follow a history of substantial staff reductions under Musk's ownership, including major cuts earlier this year.