Engineers

In a curious turn of events, a job listing titled "Fullstack Engineer - Waifus" made its debut on xAI's career portal just this past Tuesday. This announcement came on the heels of a buzz-generating release involving two new AI "companions" rolled out on the Grok platform. The term "waifu" refers to beloved female characters from anime, often idolized by fans who envision them as romantic companions or even wives. This intriguing intersection of technology, culture, and fandom raises fascinating questions: What does it…

SpaceX Paves the Way for a New AI Team On July 11, SpaceX made headlines with an intriguing job listing that heralds significant advancements in their operations. The company announced the formation of a new team dedicated to tackling complex data challenges involved in launching vehicles and spacecraft. This team won't just focus on rockets but will also lend their expertise to enhance SpaceX's satellite internet service, Starlink. It’s a bold move that reflects the evolving role of artificial intelligence in…

In an unsettling chapter of international diplomacy, two South African engineers, Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham, have finally returned home after enduring over two years of confinement in an Equatorial Guinea prison. Their ordeal stemmed from what the United Nations described as arbitrary and illegal drug charges, raising serious questions about the integrity of the judicial process in that country. The engineers were apprehended in February 2023 when authorities allegedly discovered illicit substances in their luggage.…