Exodus from xAI: All Co-founders Reportedly Depart

Reportedly, all eleven co-founders that Elon Musk recruited to build xAI have now left the company. The latest departures were those of Manuel Kroiss, who led the pretraining team, and Ross Nordeen, described as Musk’s “right-hand operator.”

The news raises questions about the future of xAI and its ability to compete in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. The loss of key figures could have a significant impact on the company's strategic direction and technological development.

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