xAI recorded 500 jobs affected on September 12, 2025.

xAI lays off 500 data annotators in a shift to specialist AI training. Elon Musk’s AI firm cuts 1/3 of the team to focus on STEM and finance experts.

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Source: https://ai-layoffs.com/xai-cuts-500-data-jobs-in-shift-to-specialist-tutors/

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