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Jul 2, 2026
OpenAI Discusses Potential 5% Stake for US Government in AI Companies
Jul 2, 2026
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OpenAI is in talks to offer the US government a 5% stake in the company, which could extend to other major AI developers. This proposal, led by CEO Sam Altman, aims to establish a government vehicle to hold stakes in leading AI firms.

- OpenAI is considering giving the US government a 5% stake in the company.
- The proposal is part of a broader plan for the government to hold a similar stake in other leading US AI developers.
- Companies potentially included in this arrangement are Anthropic PBC, Google, and Meta Platforms Inc., though their participation is uncertain.
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