James Burnham
Lawyer reported in November 2025 as general counsel of xAI.
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- 2025-11-21 · snapshotSnapshot · one dated reportHeld role at xAI · general counselBloomberg Government reported on 21 November 2025 that James Burnham was general counsel of xAI, a role listed in a press release of 19 November 2025 on the xAI–HUMAIN partnership.Source published 2025-11-21 · Stated in source · Supported Rests on reportingInspect claim & evidence ↗
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