Sam Altman Downplays Musk's Political Influence on OpenAI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has downplayed the impact of artificial general intelligence (AGI), suggesting it will arrive sooner than expected but have less immediate impact than anticipated. During a New York Times DealBook Summit interview, Altman indicated that AGI's arrival might not lead to significant changes initially, with more profound effects occurring over time as society adapts. He also differentiated between AGI and "superintelligence," which he predicts could take longer to develop. This shift in expectations aligns with OpenAI's strategic interests, particularly in its business relationship with Microsoft.