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Departure Announcement
xAI co-founder Tony Wu abruptly announced his resignation from the company late Monday night, becoming the latest in a string of senior executives to leave the Grok-maker in recent months.
The current era is one where a small team armed with AIs can move mountains and redefine what's possible.
Wu's Statement and Implications
In a post on social media, Wu expressed warm feelings for his time at xAI but stated it was time for his next chapter. His mention of what a small team can do could hint at a potential reason for his departure.
Company Context
xAI reportedly had 1,200 employees as of March 2025, a number that included AI engineers and those focused more on the X social network. That figure also encompassed 900 employees serving solely as AI tutors, though roughly 500 of those were reportedly laid off in September.
