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Emad Mostaque Resigns as Stability AI CEO

Mar 23, 2024 1 min read

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Emad Mostaque has resigned from his role as CEO of Stability AI, a British AI startup known for its image generator Stable Diffusion. His departure comes in the wake of internal disputes with investors and a series of staff exits, including key researchers and executives. Amidst this organizational turbulence, Chief Operating Officer Shan Shan Wong and Chief Technology Officer Christian Laforte have been appointed as interim co-CEOs to ensure the company's stability and operational continuity.

The company, which was valued at $1 billion in 2022 and raised over $100 million, has been experiencing financial difficulties, reportedly burning through about $8 million a month. Investors, including venture capital firms Coatue and Lightspeed Venture Partners, had been pushing for Mostaque to step down due to concerns about leadership and financial management. Following his resignation, Mostaque plans to start a new venture focusing on decentralized AI initiatives.

The search for a permanent CEO is currently underway, with the aim of finding a leader who can capitalize on the startup's technological foundation and guide it through its next growth phase. Despite the challenges, Stability AI remains committed to advancing AI technology and addressing the ethical concerns associated with generative AI, particularly in relation to the potential for misuse in creating manipulated content.

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