Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, is in discussions 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 prior to an IPO.
The agreement would not grant the government major decision-making power. Its position would mostly serve as advisory, though it might join policy discussions. Multiple reports confirm the plans are preliminary. Not a single details are set in stone.