OpenAI · Sam Altman · Donald Trump · Engadget
Earlier this week, the Trump administration signed an executive order that would provide the US government with oversight on AI
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Key facts
- CNBC confirmed the talks and its source said that the talks between the Trump administration and OpenAI's Sam Altman dated back to 2025 when the CEO first proposed the idea
- OpenAI could be the latest tech company that the US government takes a stake
- The discussions have led to a potential agreement that could see OpenAI voluntarily offer some equity to the US government, which would help the company achieve something similar to its proposed
- The talks are still ongoing as Altman recently met with Washington policymakers to talk about AI regulation
Summary
OpenAI could be the latest tech company that the US government takes a stake in. The discussions have led to a potential agreement that could see OpenAI voluntarily offer some equity to the US government, which would help the company achieve something similar to its proposed " Public Wealth Fund. " OpenAI first suggested this fund in an industrial policy outline published in April, which would "provide every citizen with a stake in AI-driven economic growth. The talks are still ongoing as Altman recently met with Washington policymakers to talk about AI regulation.