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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, speaking at the New York Times DealBook Summit, offered surprisingly positive comments about Elon Musk, despite their ongoing legal battle. Altman stated that he believes Musk, who is advising President-elect Donald Trump, would not misuse his political influence to harm competitors. He expressed confidence that such actions would be "profoundly un-American" and go against Musk's values. Altman acknowledged past disagreements but emphasized his belief that Musk would act ethically. Musk reportedly reacted positively to Altman's comments.

Altman's remarks come amidst a highly publicized feud between the two tech leaders, originating from Musk's departure from OpenAI's board in 2018 and culminating in a lawsuit filed by Musk earlier this year. While the suit was later dropped, the rivalry remains a significant story in the tech world. Altman's conciliatory statements could signal an attempt to de-escalate tensions between them, potentially paving the way for future cooperation or a more amicable resolution of their differences. His comments also reflect the broader concern about the influence of powerful figures in the rapidly developing AI industry.

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• apnews.com - Article discussing the implications of Musk's political influence in the tech sector. - 17d
• Quartz - QZ article about Sam Altman's perspective on Elon Musk's relationship with Donald Trump. - 17d
• Bloomberg Technology - Bloomberg article quoting Sam Altman on Elon Musk's potential influence. - 17d
• www.businessinsider.com - Business Insider article about Sam Altman's comments on Elon Musk. - 17d
• Business Insider - Sam Altman commented on concerns about Elon Musk’s potential misuse of political power to harm competitors. - 17d

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• HashTags: OpenAI ElonMusk SamAltman AI
• Company: OpenAI
• Target: Elon Musk
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• Type: AI
• Severity: Informative