xAI appointed SpaceX Starlink engineer Jack Garabedian to lead the human data and training team for its Grok chatbot. An internal memo confirmed Garabedian replaces engineer Diego Pasini.
The move follows a broader management restructuring at xAI involving staff exits and increased SpaceX leadership influence. Garabedian joined SpaceX in 2021 and previously managed Starlink’s deployment and growth engineering.
This change signals a shift toward a SpaceX-style operational model for Grok’s development. xAI reportedly paused hiring for professional trainers as it re-evaluates its AI training strategy.