The Trump administration is reportedly in talks to acquire an equity stake in OpenAI, aiming to ensure the American public benefits from advancements in artificial intelligence.
Trump administration is considering an equity stake in OpenAI ($850B+), proposed by CEO Altman over a year ago, ahead of IPO this year. This signals government involvement in AI governance, with implications for regulatory frameworks and enterprise decisions on tech strategy.
Discussions have been going on for over a year
Jun 07, 2026
11:46 am
What's the storyThe Trump administration is reportedly considering an equity stake in OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) company co-founded by billionaire Sam Altman.
The discussions have been going on for over a year, CNBC reports.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first shared the idea with the Trump administration in 2025, according to a source.
President Donald Trump said he's discussing deals "where the American people can benefit from the success of AI."
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