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OpenAI Proposes US Government Take 5% Stake in AI Firms

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

Sam Altman reportedly suggests leading AI companies grant US sovereign funds a 5% equity stake. The proposal aims to align national interests with AI development. No formal policy has been announced.

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This raises questions about government control over AI innovation and whether such stakes would influence regulation or competition.
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