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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Brian Armstrong And Elon Musk Praise Scale AI CEO For Hiring Based On 'Merit', Not 'Woke' Hiring

Scale AI, a rapidly growing AI data company, emphasises meritocratic hiring. They project $1.4 billion in revenue and expect profitability by year-end. (Credit: Instagram / Owen Gregorian @OwenGregorian)

Following his announcement of a merit-based hiring policy, the CEO of artificial intelligence (AI) startup garnered praise from fellow industry leaders, including Elon Musk.

On the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Alexandr Wang, who founded Scale AI in 2016, announced the formalisation of his company's MEI hiring policy – Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence. This contrasts with the more prevalent DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives many other companies adopt.

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