OpenAI chief Sam Altman expressed a change in perspective on Donald Trump, regretting falling into the 'NPC' trap during Trump's previous term. The change came amidst a spat with Elon Musk over the Stargate Project funding. Altman also criticized Musk's treatment of OpenAI. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed a contribution to the Stargate Project. The relationship between tech players and the government remains uncertain.
Key Points
Altman regrets not doing more independent thinking about Trump.
The Stargate Project faced scrutiny over funding from Elon Musk.
Musk and Altman have a history of disagreements in the AI space.
Pros
Altman expressed personal growth by admitting falling into the 'NPC' trap and changing his perspective on Trump.
The Stargate Project aims to develop U.S. AI infrastructure and has received significant contributions.
Cons
A public spat between Altman and Musk has highlighted tensions in the tech industry over AI and government relationships.