OpenAI is reportedly in early discussions about giving the Trump administration a 5% stake in the company as part of a broader proposal involving other U.S. artificial intelligence firms, reported by CNN, citing the Financial Times.
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According to the report, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes the arrangement could allow the public to benefit financially from the rapid growth of AI. Based on OpenAI's latest funding round, a 5% stake would be valued at about $42.6 billion.
The report said the discussions remain preliminary, and OpenAI had not responded to requests for comment.
The development follows President Donald Trump's remarks last month that the White House was exploring ways for the government and the public to share in the success of leading AI companies through potential partnerships and equity-based arrangements.
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