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Another critical aspect of this shift is the role of financial incentives. Altman has frequently articulated a vision aligned with safety and responsible AI, emphasizing that such technology should serve society’s broad interests rather than mere profit. However, the reality of the tech industry’s lucrative environment suggests that financial motives are often paramount. The move to Microsoft, a company with vast resources and a vested interest in competing in AGI, hints that economic incentives—rather than pure scientific or safety considerations—may be driving these decisions.