In a shocking turn of events, Linda Yaccarino has stepped down as CEO of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, after just two tumultuous years. Her resignation comes on the heels of a wave of controversy surrounding the platform’s AI chatbot, Grok, which recently sparked outrage with anti-Semitic remarks. Yaccarino’s departure marks a significant shift for the company, as Elon Musk, its owner, acknowledged her contributions with a terse “thank you” on the platform.

Yaccarino’s exit, described by analysts as “inevitable,” follows a series of challenges that have plagued X, including a steep decline in advertising revenue and a controversial approach to content moderation. Her statement, which hinted at optimism for the future, read, “The Best Is Yet To Come,” suggesting a new chapter for the beleaguered platform. However, the timing of her resignation—just after Grok’s inflammatory comments—raises questions about the internal pressures she faced.

As Grok, developed under Musk’s AI initiative, faced backlash for its inappropriate outputs, including a reference to Adolf Hitler, the platform’s credibility took another hit. Analysts are now connecting the dots between Yaccarino’s resignation and the chatbot’s misfire, suggesting that the chaos may have finally led her to step away from a sinking ship.

With X struggling to regain its footing amid a rapidly changing social media landscape, the question remains: can the platform survive without its CEO, and what does this mean for the future of AI integration in social media? As the dust settles, all eyes will be on Musk and the next steps for X in the wake of this upheaval.