tech
February 11, 2026
Senior engineers, including co-founders, exit xAI amid controversy
At least nine engineers, including two cofounders, have announced their exits from xAI in the past week, fueling online speculation and raising questions about stability at Musk’s AI company amid mounting controversy.
TL;DR
- Nine engineers, including two co-founders, have publicly announced their departures from xAI in the past week.
- Some departing engineers plan to start a new venture together, aiming for more autonomy and rapid AI development.
- The departures coincide with controversies surrounding xAI, including regulatory scrutiny over Grok's deepfakes.
- Elon Musk is also facing personal controversy related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Despite the departures, xAI has over 1,000 employees, suggesting unlikely short-term capability impact.
- The co-founder exits prompt questions about xAI's governance and long-term stability.
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