Meet Devendra Singh Chaplot, IIT Bombay grad joining Elon Musk to build super intelligence for xAI
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Devendra Singh Chaplot, an IIT Bombay alum has joined xAI to build super intelligence. His arrival was welcomed by xAI chief Elon Musk. Here is everything you need to know about xAI's latest Indian origin member.
Indian AI researcher Devendra Singh Chaplot has joined Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI – now merged with SpaceX. Chaplot announced his decision to join xAI on X, with Musk promptly replying to his post. He will be reporting directly to the tech billionaire as part of his new role.
On X, Devendra shared an image where he stands alongside Elon Musk. He wrote that he is joining Musk’s team to build “super intelligence” – a state where AI can start thinking beyond human capabilities.
Elon Musk quoted Chaplot’s post on X and replied, “Welcome to @xAI!” Elon Musk welcomed Devendra Singh Chaplot on X.
Devendra added that he hoped to capitalise on the combined capabilities of SpaceX and xAI. He explained, “Together SpaceX and xAI combine physical and digital intelligence under a leader who understands hardware at the deepest level.”
Chaplot joins xAI at a time when Elon Musk has vowed to rebuild the AI startup. Over the past year, xAI has lost several of its founding members. And now, Musk has insisted that he will be interviewing promising candidates who were previously “declined” an offer or interview.
Musk recently announced Macrohard, a project that aims to build a digital version of Tesla’s Optimus by leveraging the capabilities of Tesla and xAI.
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Devendra Singh Chaplot, an IIT Bombay alum has joined xAI to build super intelligence. His arrival was welcomed by xAI chief Elon Musk. Here is everything you need to know about xAI's latest Indian origin member.
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