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A recently resurfaced 2015 email exchange between Sam Altman and Elon Musk sheds light on the genesis of OpenAI’s commitment to responsible AI development. The email, initially shared on Reddit, details early conversations regarding structuring AI research and deployment within a non-profit framework. The core objective, as outlined in the email, was to ensure that artificial intelligence benefits humanity. Furthermore, the exchange demonstrates an early intention to proactively support and adhere to AI regulations, reflecting a forward-thinking approach to AI governance. The email provides a glimpse into the motivations behind OpenAI’s founding principles. [Link to Reddit post](https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1kwvijg/sam_altman_emails_elon_musk_in_2015_we_structure/)