OpenAI Offers US Gov 5% Stake Amid AI Scrutiny

OpenAI has reportedly discussed giving the US government a five percent stake in the company. The Financial Times reports that OpenAI has also proposed other US AI firms do the same. This move comes as AI companies face increasing scrutiny in Washington. There are concerns about the potential misuse of advanced AI models and how Americans will benefit from the industry's massive valuations. The proposal could help OpenAI improve its relationship with the administration, which is taking a more active role in regulating AI technology. What's interesting is that this follows a request from the Trump administration, which led OpenAI to delay the release of its latest AI model, GPT-5.6, last week. This development highlights the growing intersection of AI development and government oversight.