US defense official overseeing AI reaped millions selling xAI stock after Pentagon entered agreement with company

The Guardian
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A US defense official responsible for AI initiatives sold millions in xAI stock shortly after the Pentagon made a deal with the company, raising potential conflict of interest concerns. The timing of the stock sales coincided closely with the government agreement.

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