Rumor: SpaceX AI Team Poaching xAI Talent
tetsuoai · x · 2026-07-07
Social media rumors suggest that SpaceX's AI team (jokingly dubbed "SpaceXAi") has been heavily poaching talent from xAI. This unverified claim originates from social media reposts and should be viewed with caution. If true, it reflects potential talent drain and organizational pressures facing xAI.
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