New Delhi, May 21 -- Elon Musk's SpaceX is on a fresh hiring spree for its AI-focused division, with the billionaire entrepreneur publicly calling for "world-class engineers/physicists" to join what he referred to as "SpaceXAI", even if applicants have no prior experience in AI.

In a post on X today, Musk said the company is looking for "smart humans" who can "figure it out fast," and asked interested candidates to email with about three bullet points showcasing "evidence of exceptional ability." The unconventional hiring pitch quickly went viral across the tech and engineering communities, especially because it appeared to prioritise raw technical aptitude over formal AI credentials, according to a report by Business Upturn.

The hiring...