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A core part of the discourse centers on whether prominent AI leaders are motivated by altruism or self-interest. A poll conducted a few weeks ago suggested a widespread belief that Sam Altman's primary motivation is power—an assertion rooted in observing his actions rather than his words. Although Altman publicly states that his goal with OpenAI is to develop safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) for humanity, critics argue that actions reveal deeper truths.