Amanda Scales, Ex-DOGE Lead & Musk Hire, Rejoins xAI
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– Amanda Scales, former xAI HR exec, has returned to xAI to work on talent acquisition, per her LinkedIn profile and The New York Times.
– Scales previously worked on talent at xAI and held HR roles at Human Capital and Uber before rejoining the company.
– Elon Musk has signaled plans to reduce his involvement with DOGE and focus more on his companies like Tesla.
– Musk’s presence in Washington has decreased, as reported by The New York Times, amid his shift away from political engagements.
– Tesla’s sales have declined as Musk allocated more time to DOGE, prompting employee calls for his removal as CEO.
Amanda Scales, the former human resources executive who played a key role in Elon Musk’s xAI and later contributed to his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, has rejoined the artificial intelligence company. Her return marks another strategic shift for Musk’s ventures as he refocuses on core business priorities.
Scales previously handled talent acquisition for xAI before her stint in government. According to her LinkedIn profile, she resumed her position in April, bringing her expertise back to the AI firm. Her professional background includes HR leadership at Human Capital, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm, and earlier roles at Uber, where she specialized in recruiting top-tier talent.
Her comeback coincides with Musk’s apparent withdrawal from DOGE, signaling a pivot away from political engagements. Reports indicate the billionaire has reduced his presence in Washington, emphasizing instead the growth of his companies, including Tesla. During a recent discussion with Wall Street analysts, Musk hinted at stepping back from political activities to concentrate on his corporate responsibilities.
Tesla’s performance has faced challenges amid Musk’s increased involvement in government projects. Last month, a coalition of employees publicly urged his removal as CEO, citing concerns over divided attention. With Scales back at xAI, the move suggests Musk is reinforcing his AI ambitions while streamlining his broader commitments.
(Source: TechCrunch)
