Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, is holding talks with the U.S. government about purchasing a 5 percent share in the company. The conversations relate to a possible link with a Trump administration and should take place ahead of a stock market listing.
The agreement would not grant the government a controlling interest. Its position would primarily be advisory, though it might attend policy discussions. Many reports suggest the plans are not yet finalized. Not a single details are set in stone.