xAI创始团队“全灭”：最后一名联合创始人已离职

Core Insights - xAI, the artificial intelligence startup merged with SpaceX, has experienced significant personnel changes, losing all of its co-founders, including the last co-founder Ross Nordeen [1] - The departure of co-founders coincides with the merger of xAI and SpaceX, which was completed on February 2, 2023, with xAI valued at $250 billion and SpaceX at $1 trillion, marking the highest valuation merger in history [1][2] - Following the merger, xAI and the social platform X are now integrated under SpaceX, with plans for an IPO expected mid-year, potentially valuing SpaceX at $1.75 trillion [2] Group 1 - The founding team of xAI was initially regarded as a "dream team" in the AI sector, comprising 11 co-founders with notable backgrounds, including contributions to significant AI research [3] - Key figures included Jimmy Ba, Igor Babuschkin, and others with experience from Google and Microsoft, who helped position xAI among the top AI model developers globally [3] - Reports suggest that the departures are linked to Elon Musk's management style and a shift in xAI's values compared to its founding principles, alongside emerging entrepreneurial opportunities in the industry [3]