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xAI fired an engineer who raised alarms about Grok safety, new lawsuit claims

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A former xAI engineer is suing xAI and SpaceX, alleging he was fired after raising AI safety concerns about Grok shortly before SpaceX's historic IPO. The case highlights potential governance and legal risks tied to AI development at Musk-controlled companies. While the article is sparse on financial magnitude, the dispute could create reputational and litigation overhang for both firms.

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A former xAI engineer is suing xAI and SpaceX, alleging he was fired after raising AI safety concerns about Grok shortly before SpaceX's historic IPO. The case highlights potential governance and legal risks tied to AI development at Musk-controlled companies. While the article is sparse on financial magnitude, the dispute could create reputational and litigation overhang for both firms.

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