Billionaire Elon Musk’s xAI announced the formation of an artificial intelligence (AI) startup, accompanied by the launch of its website. The team behind the startup consists of engineers with experience at renowned companies such as Alphabet-owned Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of Twitter, will lead the venture. He has been vocal about his belief in regulating AI development and advocating for a pause in its advancement.
xAI’s Objectives and Twitter Spaces Event
Musk tweeted the announcement of the formation of xAI, stating its primary goal is to understand reality. In conjunction with the launch, the website revealed that xAI will be hosting a Twitter Spaces event on July 14. This event is expected to shed more light on the startup’s vision and aspirations.
xAI’s Team and Application Opportunities
xAI’s website also includes an application form for those interested in joining the startup. The current team at xAI comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds, having previously worked at prominent organizations such as DeepMind, OpenAI, Google Research, Microsoft Research, Tesla, and the University of Toronto. This indicates a wealth of expertise in the field of AI and reinforces xAI’s commitment to assembling a strong team of professionals.
