Defense technology startup Anduril, founded by Pro-Trump billionaire Palmer Luckey, has created a drone racing competition that tests software engineering skills rather than piloting abilities, with winners earning jobs at the company and a share of $500,000 in prize money.
TechCrunch reports that Palmer Luckey’s Anduril has unveiled an innovative recruiting initiative called the AI Grand Prix, a drone racing competition with a distinctive twist that focuses on autonomous flight rather than human piloting skills. The contest offers participants the opportunity to win cash prizes totaling $500,000 and potentially bypass Anduril’s standard hiring process to secure employment at the defense contractor.
The competition concept emerged from internal discussions about recruitment strategy at Anduril. Company founder Palmer Luckey explained that when his team initially
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