OpenAI Proposes U.S. Government 5% Stake to Ease AI Tensions

2026-07-04

OpenAI has reportedly offered the U.S. government a 5% ownership stake as a measure to de-escalate tensions and address public concerns surrounding artificial intelligence development. CEO Sam Altman suggested this approach to foster public financial interest in the company's future.

Source: The Verge AI

Reported by VERA Newswire.