Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn, has accused Elon Musk of having a potential conflict of interest regarding former President Donald Trump’s AI policies. Hoffman believes that Musk’s close relationship with Trump could influence the development of AI policies that favor his companies, such as Tesla and Twitter. Hoffman expressed concern that Musk’s ties to Trump could lead to policies that prioritize the interests of his businesses over the broader public interest. He argued that AI policies should be developed with input from a diverse range of stakeholders, including experts, policymakers, and the public, to ensure they are fair and beneficial for society as a whole. Hoffman’s comments highlight the ongoing debate surrounding the regulation and governance of AI technology, as well as the potential for conflicts of interest to arise when powerful individuals or companies have outsized influence over policymaking.