OpenAI considers giving US government a 5% stake to blunt AI criticism

OpenAI's equity offer to the U.S. government could enhance public trust and influence regulatory dynamics ahead of its anticipated IPO. The post OpenAI offers 5% equity to US government ahead of potential 2027 IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI has floated giving the US government a 5 percent ownership stake as a way of easing tensions with the Trump administration and blunting mounting public backlash against AI, according to the Financial Times. CEO Sam Altman argued that giving the public a financial interest in the company would be the best way to share the upside of AI, the FT reported, citing two unnamed people familiar with the talks. He's said to have first pitched the idea to Trump early last year. Altman reportedly suggested the 5 percent figure. Based on OpenAI's latest funding round, which ended with the company valued at $852 billion, that stake would be worth … Read the full story at The Verge.

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OpenAI has reportedly discussed giving the US government a 5% equity stake in early Trump administration talks as Washington tightens AI model oversight.

CEO Sam Altman argued move would share benefits of AI and it would involve other firms doing similar, report says Business live – latest updates OpenAI is reportedly in early stage talks to give a 5% stake in the ChatGPT developer to the US government as artificial intelligence companies attempt to smooth relations with Donald Trump’s administration. The OpenAI chief executive, Sam Altman, has argued that giving the US public a financial stake in the company is the best way to share the benefits of AI, according to the Financial Times, which cited two unnamed people familiar with the discussions. Continue reading...

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Altman's proposal could democratize AI wealth, challenging traditional investment norms and potentially reshaping public engagement in equity markets. The post Sam Altman wants every American to own a piece of OpenAI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI's proposal could reshape AI governance, balancing innovation with regulatory oversight, while influencing market confidence and IPO dynamics. The post OpenAI proposes US government stake in $852B company ahead of IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.