xAI Offers Up to $440K for Engineers Creating Anime Girl Avatars
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…