xAI has experienced a major leadership shake-up, with two co-founders departing within 48 hours and half of the founding team leaving the company. In response, CEO Elon Musk held an all-hands meeting with employees to address the changes and reassure the team.
According to a report by The New York Times, Musk discussed company restructuring and emphasized that the recent exits will not derail xAI’s long-term plans or performance. While he did not directly comment on co-founders Tony Wu and Jimmy Ba leaving, he thanked them for their contributions. Musk reassured employees that the company’s strategic execution would continue uninterrupted. The meeting also highlighted the recent merger with SpaceX and Musk’s ambitious vision to build a factory on the moon to produce AI satellites, declaring, “You have to go to the moon.”
Musk shared his excitement about the potential scale of AI, saying, “It’s difficult to imagine what an intelligence of that scale would think about, but it’s going to be incredibly exciting to see it happen.” He also discussed xAI’s growth, noting that X currently has 600 million monthly active users. Future plans include new features like X Money for banking and a stand-alone chat app, with Musk aiming for over a billion daily active users.
The all-hands meeting, originally scheduled for last week, was delayed until February 10, shortly after xAI surprised the tech industry with its SpaceX merger announcement. Analysts suggest that the co-founders’ departure may be linked to internal restructuring or strategic disagreements triggered by the merger.
Despite recent turbulence, xAI is reportedly planning a possible IPO in 2026, signaling that the company remains focused on long-term growth and expansion.
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