Overview

• Linda Yaccarino announced her resignation on July 9 via a post on X, expressing gratitude to Elon Musk but offering no reasons for her departure.
• The company has not named a successor, creating uncertainty over X’s advertising leadership and revenue strategy.
• The resignation coincided with uproar over Grok’s recent antisemitic responses, including praise for Hitler in the context of Texas floods.
• xAI acknowledged the issue and is actively removing Grok’s inappropriate content and reviewing its moderation safeguards.
• During her two-year tenure, Yaccarino led X’s rebranding, launched Community Notes and planned X Money, yet the platform still faces advertiser skepticism and revenue recovery challenges.