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Jul 2, 2026

OpenAI Discusses Offering 5% Stake to US Government

Jul 2, 2026
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OpenAI is in early talks to provide the US government with a 5% ownership stake in the company. This proposal is part of a larger initiative that could see the government acquire similar stakes in other major American AI firms.

OpenAI Discusses Offering 5% Stake to US Government
  • OpenAI is considering giving the US government a 5% stake in the company.
  • The proposal is part of broader discussions regarding government ownership in leading American AI developers.
  • The discussions have been reported by the Financial Times, with insights from Matthew Bloxham of Bloomberg Intelligence.
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