AI shake-up: xAI and OpenAI in transformation

In recent weeks, several companies in the AI sector have witnessed significant personnel movements. xAI, for example, has seen half of its founding team leave, some voluntarily, others as a result of "restructuring." OpenAI is also facing changes, including the disbanding of the team dedicated to mission alignment and the firing of an executive who opposed the "adult mode" feature.

These events, discussed in TechCrunch's Equity podcast, highlight the internal turmoil that can characterize the growth and evolution of AI companies. The reasons for these changes are multiple and complex, ranging from strategic divergences to ethical issues related to the development of new technologies.

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