The social media platform formerly known as Twitter is once again in the spotlight after CEO Linda Yaccarino announced her resignation from Elon Musk 's X.
Yaccarino, who joined the company in 2023 after leaving NBCUniversal, made the announcement in a post on Wednesday.
After two incredible years, I've decided to step down as CEO of X," she wrote. "When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. I'm immensely grateful to him for entrusting me with the responsibility of protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the Everything App.
She added: "X is truly a digital town square for all voices and the world's most powerful culture signal. We couldn't have achieved that without the support of our users, business partners, and the most innovative team in the world. I'll be cheering you all on as you continue to change the world."
Musk, who hired Yaccarino shortly after purchasing Twitter for $44 billion, replied to her post with a simple: "Thank you for your contributions."
Her departure comes just one day after Grok, the AI chatbot built by Musk's company xAI, which merged with X in March, pushed antisemitic stereotypes and referenced Hitler in response to posts about the Texas flooding.
It also follows a string of controversies linked to Musk's unpredictable leadership and content moderation decisions, which have caused major advertisers to flee the platform in recent years.
Though a source told NBC News her exit had been in the works for over a week, the timing has raised eyebrows.
Yaccarino, who was brought in to stabilize the platform's business operations and rebuild trust with advertisers, often found herself defending Musk's erratic behavior—including when he told advertisers to "Go f--k yourself" during the 2023 DealBook Summit, as reported by CNBC .
Reactions to her resignation on social media came quickly—and varied.
"Wow, Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X is a huge shakeup!" one user wrote on X. "It's wild to think about what's next for the platform, especially with all the changes since Musk took over. Curious to see how this plays out!"
A professional in AI wrote: 'Linda Yaccarino's resignation from X isn't just about leadership, it's about a platform losing its purpose.' LinkedIn .
She continued: "She signed on to run a media company. Instead, she got sidelined by Grok, an AI chatbot that has repeatedly produced biased, harmful, and unreliable outputs. It's not just bad PR, it's a symptom of deeper structural issues in how tech companies are deploying AI without accountability."
One user on X wrote , "Leadership transitions such as Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X highlight the dynamic nature of corporate governance in today's fast-paced business environment."
A marketing leader wrote, 'Her sudden departure feels less like a clean exit and more like the final slide off a glass cliff in designer heels, LinkedIn Bottom line: She was brought in to clean up the mess. The mop is still wet. Good luck to whoever grabs it next.
A CEO posted on LinkedIn, Yaccarino "leaves behind a platform in flux: one committed to free speech and technical innovation, yet still navigating the complexities of content moderation, public trust, and business sustainability."
He added: "Her departure may close one chapter—but X's transformation continues."
Another user noted that when it comes to the future of X, we'll just have to wait it out. "What will this mean for us users? Who will replace Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X?" they stated Wait and see. Time will tell.
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