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Why top talent is walking away from OpenAI and xAI
February 18, 2026
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AI companies are experiencing significant talent loss.
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Half of xAI's founding team has departed.
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OpenAI is facing shakeups and executive departures.
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TechCrunch's Equity podcast analyzes these departures and investments in fusion and robotics.
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