xAI Engineer Reveals Human Emulator Push in Candid Interview 

Last updated: January 17, 2026

In a revealing January 15, 2026, podcast appearance on the Relentless show hosted by Ti Morse, Sulaiman Ghori (@sulaimanghori), a Member of Technical Staff at xAI, provided an inside look at the company’s ambitious “Macrohard” project. Ghori described Macrohard as an effort to build human emulators—AI agents designed to mimic human behavior when using computers, enabling the automation of complex office tasks without relying on traditional APIs or direct integrations.

These emulators, according to Ghori, act as virtual “employees” that can interact with software interfaces just like a person would—clicking, typing, navigating GUIs, and completing workflows in tools like spreadsheets, email clients, or enterprise systems. This approach allows xAI to simulate entire software company operations, including recreating functionalities akin to Microsoft’s suite (Excel, Word, etc.), but powered purely by AI agents rather than human-written code or vendor APIs.

Ghori emphasized xAI’s relentless pace and unconventional methods. He highlighted how the company constructed its flagship Colossus supercomputer in just 122 days, bootstrapping resources from Tesla’s network—including hardware, mobile generators, and battery packs (Tesla MegaPacks) to balance massive power loads. The build involved repurposing an abandoned factory in Memphis, Tennessee, initially deploying 100,000 Nvidia GPUs before scaling rapidly.

The interview painted a picture of a high-stakes, high-speed culture at xAI. Ghori shared anecdotes about Elon Musk’s hands-on style, including personal bets like wagering a Cybertruck on meeting aggressive deadlines. He described working in a “war room” environment during surges, where teams challenge requirements, experiment aggressively, and recalibrate timelines based on real-world results. Musk’s feedback is direct and recalibrating—he reportedly adjusts expectations when engineers push back on overly optimistic forecasts.

Ghori also touched on xAI’s hiring philosophy (focusing on engineers over pure researchers), the advantages of fuzzy team boundaries for rapid iteration, and operational realities like using 80 mobile generators plus batteries to manage data center demands. He discussed testing human emulators as potential “employees” within Macrohard, aiming to automate software lifecycles from coding to deployment.

The podcast, titled “WTF is happening at xAI | Sulaiman Ghori,” runs over an hour and covers topics from predicting AI bottlenecks to how Elon handles “fires” (crises) and the importance of questioning assumptions. Timestamps include deep dives into Macrohard (around 11:59), Colossus construction (22:45), and working directly with Musk (53:23 onward).

Shortly after the interview aired, Ghori’s X profile no longer displayed the official @xAI badge, sparking online speculation and unconfirmed rumors of his departure or firing. Community reactions included calls like “FREE SULLY!!!” from users noting his dedication and hard work. However, Ghori’s bio still prominently features “MACROHARD @xAI,” and he has responded lightheartedly to supportive comments without addressing the badge issue directly. He has continued engaging positively on X, thanking supporters and maintaining his profile description.

xAI has not issued an official statement on any personnel changes or the interview. Macrohard remains a tongue-in-cheek yet serious initiative—Elon Musk previously described it as a “profoundly impactful” push to automate software companies using AI agents, with the name serving as a playful jab at Microsoft. The project leverages xAI’s massive compute resources, including expansions at Colossus sites, to train models like Grok and power agentic systems.

This candid discussion underscores xAI’s aggressive push toward agentic AI and full automation, positioning it as a direct challenger in the race for advanced, autonomous software capabilities. For the full podcast, view it on YouTube or platforms hosting Relentless.

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