Even GoPro is pivoting to defense; plus, Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI has been bleeding staff since its merger episode artwork

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Even GoPro is pivoting to defense; plus, Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI has been bleeding staff since its merger

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The action camera maker, like so many other companies these days, is looking to defense applications as it evaluates a possible sale. Also, more than 50 employees have reportedly left Elon Musk’s newly merged SpaceXAI since February, raising questions about burnout, leadership changes, talent poaching, and whether liquidity events weakened retention incentives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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