OpenAI ‘in early talks to give 5% stake to US government’

"US Government May Get Stake in AI Pioneer OpenAI Amid Tensions with Trump Administration. In a bid to ease relations with the US government, OpenAI, the developer of the popular ChatGPT AI model, is reportedly engaged in early-stage talks to offer the US public a 5% stake in the company. According to the Financial Times, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes that giving the public a financial stake in the company will help share the benefits of artificial intelligence, a move that could set a precedent for other AI firms to follow. The development comes as the AI industry seeks to navigate a complex landscape of regulatory and diplomatic challenges, particularly under the Trump administration, which has expressed concerns about the potential risks and benefits of AI technology."

CEO Sam Altman argued move would share benefits of AI and it would involve other firms doing similar, report saysBusiness live – latest updatesOpenAI 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...