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Trump administration, OpenAI discussing possible government stake in the AI startup
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first shared the idea with the Trump administration in 2025, according to a source.
TL;DR
- OpenAI and the White House are in talks about a potential government stake in the AI company.
- Discussions began over a year ago, with the concept first shared with the Trump administration in 2025.
- A possible agreement involves OpenAI donating equity to a 'Public Wealth Fund' for citizens.
- President Trump confirmed the concepts of public ownership and partnership in AI.
- Trump has previously supported sovereign wealth funds and taken stakes in tech companies.
- OpenAI is valued at over $850 billion and is preparing for an IPO.
- Recent directives from Trump aim to accelerate AI adoption and require companies to provide model access.
- Altman expressed support for the balance struck in recent AI executive orders.