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nca 888 casino login NEW YORK — There has been much chatter about the Jets and their lack of discipline, even dating back to last season. In Sunday’s loss to Seattle, Gang Green committed 12 penalties for 83 yards. So, how does Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich define a disciplined player? “A disciplined player is a player that executes his job to the best of his abilities every single play, and you see that,” the coach said. “That doesn’t necessarily mean they win or lose the down, it means they are executing and doing exactly what you asked. Part of that process is the penalty or lack thereof. “Some penalties, as we spoke about at length before, are aggressive penalties, and you live with them. Solly’s [Solomon Thomas] penalty with the horse collar, he’s in the pits scrapping for a third-and-1, fourth-and-1, you are just trying to grab at whatever you can grab at. The beauty of that play is when he realized it, he let it go and ultimately, that wasn’t what tackled the guy. If you get called for stuff like that, we can live with those. “The ones that you can’t live with are the illegal shifts, the illegal formations, the delay of games, offsides, those are absolutely unacceptable, and those are the illustration of lack of discipline at times, so got to be better in that way.” Penalties, or self-inflicted wounds, as the coaching staff has repeatedly called them, have been a consistent issue for the Jets. They led the NFL in penalties last year (124) and are also among the leading offenders this season. Gang Green is fourth in the league in penalties, with 89 through 12 games. During the fourth quarter against the Seahawks, the Jets committed five penalties on a single drive. Among the penalties were too many men on the field, pass interference, and a horse collar penalty that helped Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet score the eventual game-winning touchdown. After the game, Jets cornerback D.J. Reed blasted officials on social media. “@NFLOfficiating you f—— suck, yall should be ashamed of yall selves!” Reed said on X before later deleting the post. Ulbrich said he holds Jets players accountable during team meetings to try and prevent penalties from being committed. Like many other teams, the Jets have a fine system for players who are late or get a warning, which could lead to fines for committing preventable penalties. Players receive a warning and after that they could be fined for every infraction that they receive. Team fines can also be less than what the NFL decides to fine players for hits or penalties. “It’s a bunch of different ways that you can do it,” Jets left guard John Simpson said to the New York Daily News. “I felt like I never really had a problem with it. I think it is about making those things a priority at showing those things at the beginning of the week, and that’s something that we do now. “We show certain things that go on in the league and allow people to understand and know this is what will happen when you do something like that. Not everybody knows what a penalty is. When they show us, that information helps guys for sure.” This week, the word “undisciplined” also came up after Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended three games for his illegal hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during Sunday’s game. During the first half of Sunday’s game, Lawrence slid following a scramble when Al-Shaair hit the quarterback in the head with a forearm blow. Lawrence quickly went into the fencing position after suffering a concussion, and he was later carted off the field. Al-Shaair was ejected from the game, but not before he engaged in a brawl with various Jaguars players. Al-Shaair apologized on social media Monday to Lawrence, saying first that he didn’t see the quarterback sliding until “it was too late,” and it happened “in the blink of an eye.” On Wednesday, the Jaguars placed Lawrence on injured reserve, which means Lawrence is out at least four games. With five games remaining and a 2-10 record, Lawrence’s season is likely over. “Every time I see a quarterback run, my thoughts are to go hit him,” Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley told the Daily News. “I was taught as a young backer, you always dive for the head because when they do slide, you are going to aim high. If they slide, you should go over and if they don’t dive then, it’s a body shot and for me it is that simple. “Some quarterbacks slide late, some try to draw a penalty. On that one, it was a bang, bang play. You can look at it both ways, but at the end of the day, you are taught to dive high and if they slide late, you try to aim over their head. “That’s the only coaching point I would receive. Some hits can be avoidable, but on that one, it was tough. Obviously, on the offensive side, you are going to take offense to it and on the defensive side, you are going to be defensive about making a legal tackle.” ©2024 New York Daily News. Visit nydailynews.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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CFP 2025 winter transfer portal winners and losers: How LSU righted itself after a horrible NovemberANN ARBOR, Michigan (AP) — Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant is skipping his final college season to enter the NFL draft. Grant, a key part of the Wolverines' 2023 national championship team, announced his decision Thursday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Fellow Michigan interior lineman Mason Graham had already declared for the draft. Both are projected as likely first-round picks. The 6-foot-3, 339-pound Grant was a third-team Associated Press All-American. He had 32 tackles, 6 1/2 tackles for loss and a pair of fumble recoveries. Grant helped Michigan upset Ohio State in the Big Ten regular-season finale, making four tackles. Cornerback Will Johnson and tight end Colston Loveland have also declared for the draft leading up to Michigan's game against No. 11 Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballTensions Rise Over Proposed Administrative Divide in Manipur

NoneNew York Giants star rookie wideout Malik Nabers (toe) missed practice Thursday and termed himself a game-day decision. He also is unsure if he will be able to participate on Friday. The Giants host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. "I'm hoping so, it all depends on how it feels tomorrow, that's really it," Nabers said Thursday. Nabers, 21, has been one of the few bright spots for the Giants and leads the team with 97 receptions for 969 yards and four touchdown catches in 13 games (12 starts). Selected sixth overall out of LSU, Nabers has caught 10 or more passes on three occasions but has just one touchdown catch over the past 10 games. Though the Giants (2-13) are mired in a franchise-worst 10-game losing streak, Nabers isn't down about the situation. "We're happy where we're at," Nabers said. "Continue to grow every day. A lot of things to fix, a lot of things we can look back on in our rookie year and continue to try to get better for next year." In addition to Nabers, running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle), center John Michael Schmitz (ankle), linebacker Micah McFadden (neck), cornerbacks Greg Stroman (shoulder/shin) and Dee Williams (toe) and safety Raheem Layne (knee) sat out practice Thursday. Quarterback Drew Lock (right shoulder) was a limited participant. --Field Level MediaPierre Poilievre challenges Justin Trudeau's Liberals to disclose federal finance detailsSitime Corp's CFO Elizabeth Howe sells $878,120 in stock

November 24, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – Sudan accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Sunday of committing at least 500 rapes and other abuses, including sexual slavery, against women and girls since the conflict erupted in April. In a statement marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Sudan’s foreign ministry said “official authorities and relevant organizations” had documented the crimes, adding that the actual number of victims was likely far higher. The ministry said the RSF had not conducted credible investigations into the abuses committed by its fighters, which also included genocide, forced displacement and attacks on civilians. “The militia uses rape as a weapon of war to force citizens to evacuate their villages and homes, to settle its mercenaries and punish communities that reject its presence,” the statement said. It accused the RSF of kidnapping and holding hundreds of women hostage, subjecting them to sexual exploitation and forced domestic labour. Girls were also being trafficked within and outside of Sudan, it said. The RSF did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Sudan Tribune was unable to verify the ministry’s claims independently. The conflict between the RSF and Sudan’s army has raged since April 15, killing thousands and displacing millions. Both sides have traded accusations of atrocities, but the RSF has been widely documented committing abuses against civilians. The foreign ministry called on the international community to take action against the RSF and its backers, accusing them of providing military, financial and political support. “The countries and groups supporting the militia... are partners in these crimes,” the statement said. Sudan has filed a complaint with the U.N. Security Council against the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of supplying the RSF with weapons, mercenaries and funding via Chad. Chad has also faced a similar complaint before the African Union.Union Energy Minister receives State Duma Deputy Chairman

NEW ORLEANS , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Walker LLP is pleased to announce the addition of 16 associates to the firm. The firm welcomes the following new associates: Holland Aucoin , Litigation Buddy Bardenwerper , Maritime Hailey Dennis , Maritime Brandon DeRojas , Tax Ryan Flood , Corporate Tyler Hays , Corporate Jordan Heath , Litigation Caitlin Kicklighter , Litigation Grant Krag , Litigation and Corporate Tamra Manfredo , Corporate Stephen Reynolds , Maritime Sydney Rusovich , Corporate Katie Schimmel , Litigation Katie Beth Simmons , Corporate Patrick Van Burkleo , Litigation Amelie Zimmer , Tax Holland Crain Aucoin is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the property and personal injury team in the Lafayette office. While earning her JD and DCL from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Holland served as a judicial extern at the US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana and as a legal clerk at various firms. She served as managing editor of the LSU Law Journal for Social Justice & Policy , as a research assistant, and as an academic tutor. Holland was also the recipient of several notable scholarships. Prior to law school, she worked as a litigation paralegal. Thomas (Buddy) Bardenwerper is an associate in the Maritime Practice Group and a member of the litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution team in the Miami office. As a former US Coast Guard officer who served both at sea and ashore, he has unique insight into marine casualty and dispute investigations, with hands-on experience with vessel and crew operations under domestic and international maritime law. Before joining Jones Walker , Buddy served as a staff attorney for Justice John D. Couriel of the Florida Supreme Court and as a law clerk to Judge Roy K. Altman of the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida . He earned his JD from Harvard Law School . Hailey Dennis is an associate in the Maritime Practice Group and a member of the litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution team in the Miami office. While earning her JD from Tulane Law School, Hailey served as president of the Maritime Law Society. Prior to joining Jones Walker , she interned with the US Coast Guard, researching maritime law and policy, and spent a summer working with Carnival Australia's legal team in Sydney , handling corporate risks, claims, and contracts. Hailey has also clerked for maritime law firms and presented at conferences on topics including the Safer Seas Act and the International Maritime Organization's 2050 decarbonization initiatives. Before law school, she worked shipboard for Carnival Cruise Line, where she gained firsthand knowledge of the inner workings of the maritime industry. Brandon DeRojas is an associate in the Tax Practice Group and a member of the state and local tax team in the New Orleans office. While earning his JD cum laude from Tulane Law School, Brandon interned at the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and was an active member of the Business Law and Sports Law societies. He also received the CALI Award for the state and local tax class and the highest grade for the federal income taxation class. Additionally, Brandon was inducted into the 2024 Tulane Pro Bono Krewe for completing over 150 hours of pro bono services. H. Ryan Flood is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the New Orleans office. Ryan advises clients on a broad range of corporate law, governance, transactional, and related matters. He earned his JD from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2024, where he graduated first in his class. While in law school, Ryan was published twice in the Loyola Law Review , where he was the editor-in-chief, and competed in multiple Moot Court competitions. Ryan worked as a summer associate for various firms, where he gained legal experience in real estate, criminal defense, and constitutional law and worked on issues involving obligations, successions, and donations; insurance; personal injury; and medical malpractice. Tyler Hays is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the Baton Rouge office. Tyler advises clients on a broad range of corporate law, governance, transactional, and related matters. While earning his JD and DCL magna cum laude from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, he served as a senior editor of Volume 84 of the Louisiana Law Review. Jordan M. Heath is an associate on the Construction Industry Team in the Atlanta office. Jordan represents a variety of clients in the construction industry, ranging from owners and general contractors to subcontractors and suppliers. While earning his JD cum laude at the University of Georgia School of Law (UGA Law), he served as an extern with multiple public defense offices in Georgia and was an active participant in UGA Law's Mock Trial program and the Clarke-Carley Inn of Court. Prior to and during law school, Jordan assisted with litigation work at various law firms. Caitlin R. Kicklighter is an associate on the Construction Industry Team in the Atlanta office. Caitlin represents a variety of clients in the construction industry, ranging from owners and general contractors to subcontractors and suppliers. While earning her JD with honors from Emory University School of Law, Caitlin externed at the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia . Prior to law school, Caitlin worked with Jones Walker's construction team as a construction litigation case clerk. R. Grantham Krag is an associate in the Litigation and Corporate practice groups and a member of the commercial dispute resolution and arbitration team in the Jackson office. Before joining Jones Walker , Grant completed clerkships with Judge Taylor B. McNeel of the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi and Presiding Judge Jack L. Wilson of the Mississippi Court of Appeals. Prior to his clerkships, Grant spent nearly three years as in-house counsel for a Mississippi state agency, where he worked alongside the agency's special assistant attorney general and handled legislative drafting, employment disputes, contract review, and policy implementation. He earned his JD cum laude from the Mississippi College School of Law. Tamra J. Manfredo is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the Baton Rouge office. Tamra advises clients on a broad range of corporate law governance, transactional, and related matters. While earning her JD and DCL magna cum laude from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, she was a research assistant and served as the production editor of the Louisiana Law Review , where she was a published author. Additionally, Tamra received multiple academic merit scholarships, was a top 16 finalist in the Tullis Moot Court Competition, and served as a judicial extern at the US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana . Stephen B. Reynolds, Jr. , is an associate in the Maritime Practice Group and a member of the litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution team in the New Orleans office. Stephen earned his JD from Tulane Law School, where he also achieved a Certificate in Maritime Law. While in law school, he served as the senior notes and comments editor of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal . Prior to earning his law degree, Stephen worked as a paralegal. Sydney G. Rusovich is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the New Orleans office. Sydney advises clients on a broad range of corporate law, governance, transactional, and related matters. While earning her JD summa cum laude from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, she served as managing editor of the Loyola Law Review and earned awards for her contributions. Additionally, Sydney co-founded the Catholic Law Student Society, served as vice president of the Loyola Law Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, and was a research assistant. Prior to starting her legal career, she served as project coordinator for the University of Mississippi's Arabic Language Flagship program, one of six US Department of Defense-sponsored foreign language programs in the country. Kathryn E. Schimmel is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Industry Team in the New Orleans office. While earning her JD magna cum laude at Tulane Law School, Kathryn served as senior associate editor of the Tulane Law Review , where she was also published, and as a student attorney at the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic. She also earned a Certificate in Environmental Law. Katie Beth Simmons is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the Jackson office. Katie advises clients on a broad range of corporate law, governance, transactional, and related matters. While earning her JD summa cum laude from the Mississippi College School of Law, Katie interned at the Neshoba County District Attorney's Office of the Eighth Judicial District of Mississippi and at the Office of the State Treasurer of Mississippi . Patrick M. Van Burkleo is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the dispute resolution team in the New Orleans office. While earning his JD and DCL cum laude from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Patrick externed for Chief Judge Shelly Dick of the US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana . He also served as an academic tutor for Federal Civil Procedure and Obligations and was on the editorial board as the notes and comments editor for Volume XII of the LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources, where he is also a published author. Prior to his career in law, he was a client manager and consultant at a healthcare technology and consulting company with a multinational presence. Amelie J. Zimmer is an associate in the Tax Practice Group and a member of the trusts and estates team in the New Orleans office. Amelie focuses her practice on estate and tax planning for high net worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses. She earned an LLM in taxation from New York University School of Law , where she was awarded several notable scholarships, and a JD from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where she graduated first in her class and served as a research assistant and the casenote and comment editor for the Loyola Law Review . Additionally, Amelie has completed the certified public accountant examination and is awaiting licensure. About Jones Walker Jones Walker LLP ( joneswalker.com ) is among the largest 145 law firms in the United States . With offices in Alabama , Arizona , the District of Columbia , Florida , Georgia , Louisiana , Mississippi , New York , and Texas , we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests. 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SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks activated center Nico Sturm off injured reserve Monday and made room for him on the 23-man roster by assigning defenseman Jack Thompson to the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda. The transactions mean that the Sharks currently have 14 forwards, six defensemen, and three goalies: Mackenzie Blackwood, Vitek Vanecek, and rookie Yaroslav Askarov. Sturm’s return to the Sharks’ active roster was believed to be imminent after he showed signs of improvement last week and practiced with the team on Sunday. He also took part in the Sharks’ morning skate on Monday, when he was officially considered a game-time decision by coach Ryan Warsofsky. The Sharks play the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night in the second game of a four-game homestand. Warsofsky did not say who his starting goalie would be. Warsofsky said he had a few players who were “nicked up” and considered game-time decisions, although it would be a surprise not to see Sturm, a mainstay as the Sharks’ fourth-line center, play against the Kings. Sturm, injured in the Sharks’ game earlier this month against the New York Rangers, is the Sharks’ faceoff leader by percentage and is one of the team’s leading penalty-killing forwards. Thompson has been on the Sharks’ roster for almost the entire season and played in 13 of the team’s 23 games. His five points are third-most among all Sharks defensemen, as he’s averaged just under 16 minutes of ice time per game. The Sharks have had three goalies on their roster since Nov. 18, when they recalled Askarov from the Barracuda. At the time, Vanecek was considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, but Vanecek backed up Blackwood on Saturday in the Sharks’ 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Askarov made his Sharks debut on Thursday, making 29 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues. Please check back for updates to this story.

Israeli police set to probe Netanyahu’s wife over ‘harassment of witnesses’NEW YORK - Wall Street’s main indexes ended higher on Nov 25, with the small-cap Russell 2000 index hitting an all-time high after Scott Bessent’s nomination as US Treasury secretary helped push bond yields lower. Focus also turned to talks of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, which pushed oil prices lower, dragging the Energy index lower. President-elect Donald Trump ended weeks of speculation when he named his choice late on Friday, with some investment strategists saying Bessent could take measures to restrain further government borrowing, even as he follows through on fiscal and trade campaign pledges. The nomination of Bessent has eased some of the fiscal concerns that had pushed bond yields higher ahead of the elections about possible new tariffs. “This time, focus is on tariff policy – especially now that the choice of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary seems to have allayed major fiscal concerns,” said James Reilly, senior market economist at market desk Capital Economics. According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 gained 17.81 points, or 0.30 per cent, to end at 5,987.15 points, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 51.50 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 19,055.15. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 439.02 points, or 0.99 per cent, to 44,735.53. The small-cap index hit an all-time high, eclipsing the record level it touched three years ago, as Treasury yields dropped sharply, with the 30-year bond leading the yield declines across the board. “Areas that were lagging for most of this year are beginning to outperform, such as the small-cap and the mid-cap stocks, not just due to Trump, but also due to the Federal Reserve cutting rates,” said Adam Sarhan, chief executive of 50 Park Investments in New York. Expectations that Trump, along with a Republican Congress, can make good on his promise of business-friendly policies have been the latest tailwinds for small-cap companies. They have been in the spotlight since the US Federal Reserve commenced its monetary policy easing cycle in September. Lower yields helped the rate-sensitive Real Estate sector rise, while the Housing index also surged. Barclays raised its full-year 2025 forecast for the S&P 500, while Deutsche Bank set its target at 7,000 points by the end of 2025. Concerns remain, however, that inflationary pressures could spike and slow the pace of the Fed’s policy easing. Investors have recently swung between expectations of a pause versus a further cut in interest rates at the Fed’s December meeting. The CME Group’s FedWatch Tool shows a 56.2 per cent probability the central bank will deliver another 25 basis-point cut. Consumer Discretionary stocks led sectoral gains, aided by Amazon.com’s rise. The Personal Consumption Expenditure report, the central bank’s preferred inflation gauge, will be on investors’ radar later this week, which includes the US Thanksgiving holiday. Macy’s fell sharply after the department-store operator delayed the publication of its third-quarter results due to an accounting issue. Bath & Body Works raised its forecast for full-year adjusted profit, sending the retailer’s shares up sharply. REUTERS

COLUMBIA — The chairman of the South Carolina Young Republicans will resign after showing nude images of himself to fellow party members. Joe Bowers, 33, was accused of showing the images to several women at official events this year in Tucson, Ariz., and San Diego. "I was stunned by this reckless and inappropriate behavior but initially hoped it was an isolated lapse in judgment," one of the women, Christen Norman, wrote in her complaint to other committee members. Norman is a Young Republican member who serves as third vice chair for the state party. SC school board races are often partisan, even if the ballot says otherwise Bowers admitted to showing an explicit image of himself but disputed the allegations. He told party members and a Post and Courier reporter that the sharing of images was consensual. Norman denied this. His defenders included Arizona Young Republicans national committeewoman Katie Ward, the daughter of indicted former Arizona Republican Party Chairwoman Kelli Ward. She wrote a letter to the S.C. Young Republicans asserting the images shown to her in Tucson took place during a private conversation at the back of a reception hall and were consensual. Young Republicans Chairman Joe Bowers "This was a discussion between consenting adults," wrote Ward. "The attempt to make it into something more is disgusting." On Dec. 4, Bowers told The Post and Courier that he was stepping down and would release a statement later. The Young Republicans is a national organization open to those ages 18 to 40 interested in advancing the party's politics. Bowers, who lives in Greenville, was once an active participant on the Lowcountry political scene and recently led an unsuccessful bid to lead the Charleston County Republican Party. Shortly after graduating high school, he ran for a town council seat in Awendaw in 2011. Two years later, he ran for mayor . He was unsuccessful in both bids. He eventually earned a seat on the Charleston County District 1 Constituent School Board. In 2015, the then 23-year-old suggested in a Facebook post there may be "more to this than meets the eye" after the arrest of a Goose Creek school principal for the sexual assault of a 16-year-old student, drawing widespread condemnation . The latest allegations come amid ongoing questions about Bowers' leadership and infighting over the party's finances and organization. One county Y-R chairman, Charleston's Garrett Lacy, left the organization this week — the culmination of a series of internal disputes with chapter leaders that led some former members to leave the organization entirely. Prominent Bluffton GOP activist was ruled in contempt of court. SC Supreme Court overturned decision. S.C. Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick was among those calling for Bowers' resignation. "The South Carolina Young Republicans is an outstanding organization, and its leadership at every level should reflect the values of our party," McKissick told The Post and Courier. "The reported behavior falls far short of that standard and current leadership should step aside so that the group can get back to the business of growing our party.” Political leaders aren't getting younger. South Carolina's young people hope to change that. The allegations had spurred a minor scandal within the Young Republican National Federation — the national organization for state chapters — ahead of its upcoming annual meeting in Charleston on Feb. 21.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Monday, with those benefiting the most from lower interest rates and a stronger economy leading the way. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3% to pull closer to its all-time high set two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 440 points, or 1%, to its own record set on Friday, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed confidence Wednesday that Elon Musk would not use his proximity to Donald Trump to harm business rivals, calling such actions "profoundly un-American." Speaking at the New York Times DealBook conference, Altman addressed concerns about Musk's announced role heading a new Department of Government Efficiency in the incoming Donald Trump administration, and whether he might use it to favor his own companies. "I may turn out to be wrong, but I believe pretty strongly that Elon will do the right thing," Altman said. "It would be profoundly un-American to use political power to hurt your competitors and advantage your own businesses." Even if there are "lots of things not to like about him... it would go so deeply against the values I believe he holds very dear to himself that I'm not that worried about it." Musk, an OpenAI co-founder who later departed the company, is currently suing Altman's firm and Microsoft, claiming they shifted from the project's original nonprofit mission. He has since launched xAI, reportedly valued at $50 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable startups. Altman said that the court battle was "tremendously sad" and that he once saw Musk as "a mega hero." Musk became a close ally of Trump during his campaign, spending over $100 million to boost his presidential bid and joining him at rallies. Since the election victory, he has been a frequent presence in the Trump transition and was reportedly on the line when Google CEO Sundar Pichai called the president-elect to congratulate him on winning the election. The tycoon's businesses have deep connections with governments -- both in the United States and elsewhere -- and his new position has raised concerns about conflict of interest. During the interview, Altman also lowered expectations for the importance of OpenAI's models achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), a benchmark of human-level intelligence the company has long set as the goal for its technology. "My guess is we will hit AGI sooner than most people in the world think, and it will matter much less," he said. "A lot of the safety concerns that we and others expressed actually don't come at the AGI moment... AGI can get built. The world goes on mostly the same way," he said. arp/aha

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