OpenAI proposes 5% stake to US government to foster AI support
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OpenAI is reportedly in early discussions with the Trump administration to offer the U.S. government a 5% stake in the company. CEO Sam Altman proposed this as a way to share the economic benefits of AI with the public and mitigate regulatory and political concerns. The idea, which would potentially involve other major AI firms like Google and Meta, is modeled after the Alaska Permanent Fund and may require congressional approval.
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This move could set a precedent for how AI companies engage with governments, potentially influencing future regulations and public access to AI's economic benefits.
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The proposal involves a major AI company offering a significant equity stake to the government, indicating a major industry move related to policy and potential future regulation.
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The proposal involves a major AI company offering a significant equity stake to the government, indicating a major industry move related to policy and potential future regulation.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly proposed giving 5% of the company’s equity to a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, reviving discussions about letting the public share in the financial gains from the AI boom.
The Guardian — AI
TIER_1English(EN)·Lauren Almeida·
<p>CEO Sam Altman argued move would share benefits of AI and it would involve other firms doing similar, report says</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/02/uk-cost-of-living-squeeze-diesel-record-fall-mortage-rates-stock-markets-us-jobs-repor…
🏛️ OpenAI propone di donare il 5% della sua equity a un fondo sovrano USA La mossa punta a creare un pilastro di finanziamento pubblico per l'IA, in linea con le recenti direttive del governo Biden. Una sfida diretta al modello profit-driven dell'industria. Fonte: TechCrunch Segu…
OpenAI has discussed giving the U.S. government a 5% stake, the Financial Times has reported, as AI firms face scrutiny over the misuse of models and if Americans would benefit from the industry's massive valuations. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /07/03/openai-us-go…
