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Trump administration discussing equity stake in OpenAI, potentially linked to company's proposed Public Wealth Fund

Trump administration discussing equity stake in OpenAI, potentially linked to company's proposed Public Wealth Fund

3 Key Points

  1. President Donald Trump said on Friday he has spoken to AI companies about deals where the American people can benefit from AI success; CNBC reported the Trump administration is discussing an equity stake with OpenAI.

  2. OpenAI has proposed a Public Wealth Fund where proceeds could be distributed directly to citizens to participate in AI-driven growth; CEO Sam Altman has been discussing the idea of a government stake in major AI companies since early 2025.

  3. Senator Bernie Sanders proposed a one-time, 50% tax that companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI would pay in the form of stock, arguing it would give the public a direct role in determining the future of the technology.

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