Six of xAI's 12 co-founders have departed, with five leaving in the past year alone—just as Elon Musk's AI lab prepares for a major IPO following SpaceX's acquisition.
SpaceX, the spacecraft manufacturer founded by Elon Musk, has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to a discrimination case brought against the company in August.
Nine SpaceX workers were fired after organizing an open letter criticizing Musk. The situation highlights a broader pattern across all of the entrepreneur's companies: a firm grip on free speech.