OpenAI: Trump Admin 5% Stake Amid US AI Scrutiny

OpenAI has reportedly considered offering the Trump administration a five percent stake in the company. This comes as AI firms face increasing scrutiny in Washington. The proposal was discussed in early conversations between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Trump administration officials, including former President Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Altman has also suggested that other leading US AI companies could eventually offer a similar stake. The goal is to build stronger ties with the administration and address concerns about distributing AI's economic gains. These discussions are currently at a conceptual stage and might require an act of Congress. AI developers are under scrutiny in Washington over the technology's rapid expansion, including its impact on jobs and cybersecurity. Both OpenAI and rival Anthropic have seen delays in releasing their latest AI models due to heightened government review. This proposal highlights the ongoing conversation about how the benefits of AI will be shared with the public.