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xAI · 2 weeks ago

AI Tutor - Epistemic Rigor & Truthfulness

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid Level
money$50/hr - $70/hr

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. The AI Tutor will ensure Grok reasons carefully and communicates uncertainty and evidence proportionately.

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Responsibilities

Assess model outputs for factual accuracy, logical coherence, fallacious reasoning, and hidden assumptions
Identify subtle ideological capture, statistical fallacies, and rhetorical sleights of hand
Write exemplary reasoning that models intellectual honesty, source evaluation, nuanced weighing of primary and secondary sources, and scoping of confidence
Construct adversarial examples and red-team prompts to expose remaining epistemic weaknesses
Contribute to the definition and scaling of constitutional principles for truth-seeking behavior

Qualification

Analytical workForecastingPhilosophy of scienceCognitive psychologyStatisticsLogicLinguisticsHistoryEconomicsInvestigative journalismIntelligence analysisAcademic peer reviewCommunication skillsCritical thinking

Required

Published analytical work and academic training in a high-rigor field
Strong Forecasting track record (e.g., Metaculus, Good Judgment), rigorous analysis, or public updating on errors
Deep knowledge in at least three of: philosophy of science, cognitive psychology, statistics, logic, linguistics, history, economics, or related disciplines
Ability to steel-man opposing views and separate settled knowledge from speculation
Habitual reliance on primary sources and base rates

Preferred

Experience in intelligence analysis, investigative journalism, or academic peer review

Benefits

Medical benefits

Company

xAI

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XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://x.ai

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$42.73B
Key Investors
Neptune Digital AssetsSpaceXMorgan Stanley
2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
2025-07-13Corporate Round· $5.32B

Leadership Team

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Greg Yang
Co-Founder
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Yuhuai Wu
Co-Founder
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Recent News

Tech Xplore
Grok created three million sexualized images, research says
2026-01-24
Digital Journal
Musk’s Grok created three million sexualized images, research says
2026-01-23
Mashable
Grok is producing millions of sexualized images of adults and children
2026-01-23
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