xAI co-founder Tony Wu resigned from the company late Monday night, marking the latest departure of a senior executive from Elon Musk's AI venture, according to Ars Technica. Wu's exit follows a string of resignations in recent months from the Grok-maker, as the company reportedly employed 1,200 people as of March 2025, including AI engineers and staff focused on the X social network, according to Ars Technica.
In a social media post, Wu expressed positive sentiments about his time at xAI, but indicated it was time for a "next chapter," Ars Technica reported. He wrote that "a small team armed with AIs can move mountains and redefine whats possible." This statement may hint at a possible reason for his departure, according to the source.
Meanwhile, the tech world continues to evolve, with developments in AI applications and public perception. A campaign called "QuitGPT" is urging users to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions, MIT Technology Review reported. The campaign cited concerns about OpenAI president Greg Brockman's contribution to a super PAC and the use of a ChatGPT-4 powered résumé screening tool by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
MIT Technology Review also highlighted the launch of a new AI newsletter, "Making AI Work," which explores the practical applications of generative AI across various sectors. Each edition will feature a case study, an in-depth look at the AI tool used, and insights into how other companies are employing similar systems.
Furthermore, the recent hype surrounding "Moltbook," a social network for bots, was discussed by MIT Technology Review. Launched on January 28, Moltbook quickly gained popularity as a platform for AI agents to interact. However, the publication questioned whether it truly represents the future of AI or is simply a form of "AI theater."
In other news, the Steve Jobs Archive is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Steve Jobs' commencement address at Stanford, according to Hacker News. The address, delivered on June 12, 2005, has been viewed over 120 million times and has inspired various individuals and teams, including LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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