Policy · 2h ago
OpenAI Offers US Government Equity Stake in Restructuring
OpenAI has proposed giving the US government a 7% equity stake as part of its transition to a for-profit entity, according to sources. The move aims to secure regulatory approval and align with national interests. The stake would be in the form of non-voting shares, limiting government control.
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The offer may be more about political optics than genuine public benefit, given the non-voting nature of the shares.
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