OpenAI proposes five per cent ownership stake to US government
Sam Altman has reportedly suggested the US government take a stake in OpenAI, while encouraging other major Silicon Valley technology firms to follow suit.
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According to Euronews, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has offered the US government a five per cent equity stake in the company. The proposed holding is reported to be worth tens of billions of dollars. Reports indicate that Altman is also advocating for other leading Silicon Valley technology companies to adopt similar measures by offering stakes to the government.
This development emerges as the sector faces increasing scrutiny regarding the influence and oversight of major artificial intelligence firms. No further details regarding the formal structure or acceptance of the offer have been provided by the company or federal officials at this stage.
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