The CEO pitched the idea as a way to bring economic benefits from AI to the public, according to NOTUS, which added that Altman first pitched the idea to President Donald Trump early last year. [Link: Senior U.S. Officials Eye Government Shares in AI Giants | https://www.notus.org/technology/trump-ai-stake-openai | NOTUS]

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first pitched the idea directly to President Donald Trump in early 2025, according to Notus

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first shared the idea with the Trump administration in 2025, according to a source.

The CEO pitched the idea as a way to bring economic benefits from AI to the public, according to NOTUS, which added that Altman first pitched the idea to President Donald Trump…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies — a meeting that highlighted the tension between AI powerhouses and policymakers.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly in talks with the Trump administration over a proposal that could give the US government a stake in the company. As part of the discussions,…

Sam Altman and Bernie Sanders discussed public ownership in AI firms as concerns grow over jobs, data centres and the benefits of AI expansion.

Trump has embraced government investment in private companies in his second term, scrambling his party's politics. His administration last year secured a 10 per cent stake in the…

OpenAI and the Trump administration are negotiating a direct government stake in the AI startup. The idea is a "Public Wealth Fund" that would pay out directly to American…

Trump told reporters that executives from leading AI companies will visit the White House, “probably next week,” to discuss a potential "partnership."

President Donald Trump said he's discussing deals "where the American people can benefit from the success of AI."

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.

OpenAI and the Trump administration are discussing a potential US government equity stake in the AI company, tied to a Public Wealth Fund proposal from

According to NOTUS, senior US officials have held preliminary discussions with major AI firms about the government receiving shares in their companies.