Altman to Musk: Don't go full supervillain – that's so un-American

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, expressed his belief that Elon Musk will not misuse his political influence to undermine competitors, labeling such behavior as "un-American." This statement came during the New York Times Dealbook Summit, where Altman emphasized that using political power for personal business advantage would be intolerable. The relationship between Musk and Altman has soured, particularly over OpenAI's shift towards a for-profit model and the transparency of its AI technology. Musk has filed legal actions against OpenAI, including an injunction to prevent its transition to a for-profit entity and to stop investments in competing firms. Musk, who has backed President-elect Donald Trump, is set to lead the "Department of Government Efficiency," focusing on budget reductions. Despite their disputes, Altman hopes that Musk will refrain from leveraging his political position to harm rivals. The ongoing tensions between Musk's xAI and OpenAI highlight the competitive landscape in the AI sector, where lawsuits and public disagreements are prevalent. Altman and other tech leaders are concerned about the implications of Musk's potential actions in the coming years.