EventBusinessJuly 2, 2026
OpenAI proposes 5% government stake to ease Washington pressure

OpenAI offers the U.S. government a 5% stake worth $42.6 billion, according to FT and CNBC. The proposal comes as Trump signaled support for public ownership in AI companies.
Featured · Sam Altman
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OpenAI Proposes Giving 5% Stake to US Government: FTbloomberg.com
OpenAI proposes 5% stake to Trump administration to ease Washington pressure: reportcnbc.com
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