Ever fantasized about programming your perfect partner? Welcome to the quirky world of xAI, where they’re on the hunt for developers to build AI waifus—yes, you heard that right! No, it’s not a new anime series; it’s a full-blown recruitment drive straight out of a sci-fi comedy.
If you’ve got skills as a full-stack or mobile Android engineer, you could be cashing in a whopping salary between $180,000 and $440,000 while creating AI avatars that could make even your ex seem like a reasonable choice. And let’s be honest, after my colleague Victoria Song claimed Grok’s anime companion made her want to “bleach [her] soul and get a one-way ticket to the nunnery,” it’s clear there’s a market for this kind of escapism!
Why are they doing this? As society keels over in digital romance—lazy dating apps and algorithm-driven relationships—companies like xAI see dollar signs. The line between tech and companionship continues to blur, leaving us to wonder: are we ready for a future where your one true love requires a software update?
So, would you swipe right on an AI? Or should we just stick with good old-fashioned awkward human interactions?
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