The Guardian reports that OpenAI is in early discussions about giving the US government an approximately 5% stake in the company. The report does not say that any transaction has been agreed. Valuation, governance rights, voting power, and deal structure remain undisclosed. The claim generated substantial Hacker News discussion, but should currently be treated as an unconfirmed signal about the relationship between AI companies and the US government.
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