Amanda Scales, a Musk hire who helped lead DOGE, has returned to xAI | TechCrunch
May 20, 2025 - techcrunch.com
Amanda Scales, formerly of xAI and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, has returned to xAI to work on talent acquisition, as reported by The New York Times. Scales previously held roles in human resources and talent at Human Capital and Uber. Her return to xAI coincides with Elon Musk's decision to reduce his involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, which he had been leading.
Elon Musk has been less active in Washington and has expressed intentions to focus more on his companies, such as Tesla, after a period of increased political engagement. This shift comes amid declining Tesla sales and internal pressure, highlighted by an open letter from employees calling for his removal as CEO.
Key takeaways:
Amanda Scales has returned to xAI to work on the talent side of the company.
Scales previously worked on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency initiative.
Elon Musk plans to reduce his involvement in politics and focus more on his companies like Tesla.
There has been employee dissatisfaction at Tesla, with a group calling for Musk's removal as CEO.
