Trump administration, OpenAI discussing possible government stake in the AI startup
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the White House are discussing a possible government stake in OpenAI, with talks ongoing for over a year. As part of the potential agreement, OpenAI could donate equity to create a 'Public Wealth Fund' that would invest in long-term assets and allow citizens to share in the financial benefits of AI growth. No official investment terms have been decided, and all details remain subject to change.
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Original source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/05/trump-open-ai-altman-stake.html
First tracked: June 5, 2026 at 08:00 PM
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