Trump administration, OpenAI discussing possible government stake in the AI startup The Trump administration and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are engaged in ongoing discussions about a potential government stake in the artificial intelligence company, according to CNBC. The talks, which have been in progress for over a year, began when Altman first proposed the idea to the Trump administration in 2025, as revealed by a source familiar with the matter. The discussions continued this week as Altman met with lawmakers and officials in Washington to address AI regulation and industry developments. Under the potential agreement, OpenAI could donate equity to the U.S. government to establish a "Public Wealth Fund," a concept outlined in the company’s April policy proposal. The fund would aim to "invest in diversified, long-term assets" and allow citizens to participate in the "upside" of AI growth, potentially through direct returns. However, no official investment terms have been finalized, and the details remain subject to change. CNBC first reported the recent talks, highlighting the evolving nature of the negotiations. President Donald Trump addressed the discussions while traveling on Air Force One, stating that "pieces could be given to the American public" to make them "essentially a partner" in the AI sector. He emphasized his intention to meet with AI companies "in the very short, very near future," underscoring the administration’s interest in shaping the industry’s trajectory. Trump’s remarks align with an executive order signed in February, which directed the federal government to create a sovereign wealth fund to capitalize on AI advancements.#trump_administration #openai #sam_altman #sovereign_wealth_fund #public_wealth_fund
