An AI engineer at xAI, Benjamin DeKraker, resigned after being asked to delete a post ranking AI models, including Grok 3. Despite being warned that refusal could lead to termination, DeKraker stood by his personal opinion, raising concerns about confidentiality and free speech in the tech industry.

This incident occurs amidst ongoing tensions between Elon Musk and OpenAI, highlighted by Musk’s investment offers related to the company. Controversies like this reflect broader conflicts within the tech sector regarding employee expression and company policies.