OpenAI proposes giving US government 5% stake to ease Washington pressure
OpenAI has floated handing the US government a roughly 5% equity stake to ease mounting political and regulatory pressure in Washington, the Financial Times reported. The move would give the state a direct financial interest in one of the world's most valuable AI developers.
OpenAI has proposed giving the US government a stake of about 5% in the company, according to a Financial Times report, as it seeks to defuse rising political and regulatory scrutiny in Washington. The move would hand the state a direct financial interest in one of the world's most valuable AI developers.
The report said the offer reflects the delicate position of leading AI firms, which face growing calls for oversight even as they seek government support for data centres, chips and energy. A public stake could align Washington's incentives with the company's commercial success, though it raises questions about state involvement in a private firm.
OpenAI and the administration have not publicly confirmed the terms, and it is unclear whether the proposal will advance. Investors are watching for any formal announcement, which could set a precedent for how the US government engages with the fast-growing artificial-intelligence sector.
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