OpenAI Considers Granting 5% Ownership to US Government Amid AI Advancements

OpenAI is exploring the possibility of transferring a 5% ownership stake to the US government, a move intended to align AI benefits with public interests. CEO Sam Altman envisions this stake as a way to share AI's advantages with the public, with discussions reportedly involving other AI firms in similar arrangements. This initiative comes as AI companies seek cooperative ties with the current administration. The talks were reported by the Financial Times, citing sources close to the matter.