Linda Yaccarino Resigns as X CEO Amid Turmoil

Linda Yaccarino has resigned as CEO of X (formerly Twitter) after two years, departing amid persistent advertiser losses, content moderation challenges, and heightened scrutiny following an antisemitic post by the platform's AI chatbot, Grok. Initially hired to restore advertiser trust, Yaccarino's tenure was marked by ongoing damage control and efforts to manage internal morale, but she was unable to reverse the company's declining ad revenue. Her exit has created uncertainty about X's strategic direction, especially in regions such as the Middle East where the platform plays a crucial role in public discourse and government communication. The company has not named a successor, though public figures like MrBeast have expressed interest, underscoring X's ongoing identity crisis. Elon Musk's future plans for X remain unclear as the platform faces increasing regulatory and reputational risks. The merger of X into Musk's AI venture xAI is no longer cited as the primary reason for Yaccarino's departure.