Xavier Jernigan
publication date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 (part of November 2024)
category: Internet
clue: This mid-level employee at a streaming service had the X factor that producers were looking for when they needed a voice (but not intelligence).
explanation: Jernigan, known by his nickname X, is the head of cultural partnerships at Spotify. When the company wanted to create a digital DJ character powered by artificial intelligence, Jernigan contributed his voice and nickname to the DJ. more…
intended difficulty: hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Steve West