In the ever-evolving saga of San Francisco’s tech real estate, another plot twist has emerged from the dusty halls of Twitter’s former headquarters.

After Elon Musk’s dramatic exodus from the mid-Market Street building, leaving behind whispers of unauthorized bathroom renovations and dorm-style bunk beds, a new tenant is ready to breathe life into the abandoned space.

From Social Media to Mobility Management

Motive, an AI-powered vehicle fleet management startup, has swooped in to claim 40,000 square feet of the massive 460,000-square-foot complex. The company, which specializes in tracking driver safety and logistics through artificial intelligence, will begin moving in phases, starting with 25,000 square feet.

The Musk Exodus and Building Drama

Remember when Musk tried to dodge rent payments and got into a legal tussle with Shorenstein Properties? That saga ended with a settlement rumored to be around $3.6 million. Now, the building that once buzzed with Twitter’s chaotic energy sits partially occupied, a testament to the city’s ever-shifting tech landscape.

A Glimmer of Hope for Mid-Market

Real estate sources suggest office tour traffic is finally picking up in the area, signaling potential recovery after years of pandemic-induced quietude. Motive’s arrival might just be the spark mid-Market needs to resurrect its once-vibrant tech ecosystem.

As for Musk? He’s back to being X’s CEO, with his AI chatbot Grok continuing to parrot his increasingly right-wing rhetoric. Some things never change.