Reid Hoffman: SpaceX is 'not an AI company,' xAI is a 'train wreck'—and room for OpenAI, Anthropic - Fortune

In an interview, Hoffman described xAI as 'a complete train wreck' and noted that all 11 of its original co-founders have departed. He also questioned SpaceX's AI strategy, saying the company is 'buying your way into relevance.'

He did not provide specific evidence for his assessments. The 11 co-founder departures from xAI have been reported previously, though the company has continued to develop its models. SpaceX has been increasing its AI investment in recent years, including hiring talent from other firms.

The interview reflects ongoing competition in the AI industry, where talent retention and strategic positioning are key concerns. Hoffman's ties to OpenAI and Anthropic may color his perspective, as he has financial and board-level relationships with both companies. The remarks are likely to intensify debate about the direction of different AI labs.