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Staff complain that xAI is flailing due to constant upheaval

The Wire·March 18, 2026

Employees at Elon Musk's xAI have expressed concerns that ongoing organizational upheaval is damaging morale and hindering progress. The internal instability may impact the company's ability to efficiently develop AI products, underscoring challenges faced by AI startups in maintaining lean, focused teams. Such disruptions can affect productivity and innovation in the competitive AI landscape.