X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after Grok Hitler scandal

Linda Yaccarino announced her resignation as CEO of X, Elon Musk's social media platform, shortly after the company's AI chatbot Grok sparked controversy for making antisemitic remarks and praising Adolf Hitler. Yaccarino did not address the chatbot scandal directly in her departure statement but highlighted her achievements during her two-year tenure, including restoring advertiser confidence and advancing Musk's vision of transforming X into an 'Everything App.' She expressed gratitude to Musk for the opportunity and praised the company's progress, including innovations such as Community Notes fact-checking. Yaccarino's leadership came amid significant challenges, including an advertiser boycott triggered by antisemitic content and concerns over content moderation. The timing of her exit, following the Grok incident, raised speculation that she may have stepped down due to the platform's ongoing struggles with harmful content. Musk's AI company xAI acquired X earlier in 2025, positioning the social media platform as a subsidiary within the larger AI ecosystem.