Trump Administration, OpenAI Discussing Government Stake in AI Company, Talks Ongoing for Over a Year

According to CNBC, the Trump administration and OpenAI are in ongoing talks about a possible government stake in the artificial intelligence company, with discussions continuing this week as CEO Sam Altman met with lawmakers and officials in Washington, D.C. The discussions have been in progress for more than a year, with Altman first proposing the idea to the Trump administration in 2025, according to a source familiar with the matter.

As part of the potential agreement, OpenAI could donate equity to seed a "Public Wealth Fund" that would invest in diversified, long-term assets and allow citizens to participate in the upside of AI growth. No official investment terms have been decided, and details remain subject to change.