According to BlockBeats, on November 24, Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, published an opinion article in the Financial Times, stating that if Musk provides legal guidance on artificial intelligence to Trump's new administration, his advisory role could lead to serious conflicts of interest.

Hoffman pointed out that if Musk uses his advisory position to secure government contracts for xAI, target other AI companies, or restrict exports, it would harm the technological, economic, and cultural security and competitiveness of the United States. Hoffman also expressed concern about the isolationist AI policies that the Trump administration might adopt, believing that this would hinder technological cooperation with global allies.