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xAI staff report morale issues amid constant upheaval at Elon Musk’s AI startup

The Wire·March 18, 2026

Employees at Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI have complained that ongoing organizational upheaval is damaging morale and productivity. The internal instability highlights challenges faced by AI-native companies in maintaining lean, efficient teams while scaling rapidly. This situation underscores the importance of stable management in lean AI startups to sustain high revenue per employee and operational efficiency.