Senators express concerns about OpenAI's efforts to align with Trump.

• On Friday, U.S. Senators voiced their worry to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about his efforts to "curry favor with the incoming Trump administration."
• In a letter on X, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bennet propose that OpenAI and other tech companies are attempting to sway Trump's decisions.
• Elon Musk, one of Trump's top advisers, is embroiled in a heated legal battle with Altman.

On Friday, U.S. Senators expressed concern to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman that he's trying to "curry favor with the incoming Trump administration" in order to avoid regulation and minimize scrutiny, as stated in a letter he posted on X.

Since the election, large tech companies have given President-elect Trump's inaugural fund millions of dollars, which may have been an attempt to sway the actions and policies of the incoming administration.

Altman, Cook, and several companies donated $1 million each to the inauguration fund.

According to Altman's letter, your company and other Big Tech donors are already under investigation and facing regulatory actions, which suggests a clear and direct interest in obtaining favors from the incoming administration.

In his post on X, Altman wrote, "I never received one of these for contributing to the Democrats."

Senators Warren and Bennet's representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

On Monday, Altman will attend Trump's inauguration, along with many of his tech peers, including Cook, Chew, Bezos, Zuckerberg, Pichai, and Musk.

The legal battle between OpenAI and Musk, who co-founded the startup and has been a frequent visitor at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, coincides with Altman's public support for Trump.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is being co-led by Musk, who also owns X and runs SpaceX, and has the potential to influence federal agencies' budgets, staffing, and regulations in favor of his companies, including his AI startup, xAI.

Trump has stated publicly that he would repeal Biden's AI executive order, which was issued in October 2023 and included new safety assessments, equity and civil rights guidance, and research on AI's impact on the labor market.

The letter posted by Altman on Friday claims that Big Tech companies are attempting to gain favor and evade regulations through their industry's efforts. The donations made by these companies raise concerns about corruption and the impact of corporate money on the Trump administration.

What were the reasons behind your company's decision to contribute to the Trump inaugural fund? When and under what circumstances was this decision made? What was the total amount contributed? What was the purpose of the contributions? How did the contributions align with your company's values and mission? What was the public reaction to your company's contributions? What steps have you taken to address any negative feedback or concerns? What is your plan for future contributions or involvement in political events?

The letter requests that Altman disclose any communications he had with members of the Trump transition team or the president-elect's associates regarding his donation to OpenAI.

Altman clarified on X that his personal donation was not made on behalf of his company, as he was unsure about the questions given that his company did not make a decision.

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