Government Stakes: The New Normal in AI? The recent report of OpenAI's proposed 5% stake to the US government has sent shockwaves through the tech industry.
This development, however, is not entirely new; Intel, for instance, has already offered a 10% stake to the state. Yet, the speed at which these deals are being negotiated raises more questions than answers.
Behind closed doors, discussions have been underway for years between tech giants and government officials. As early as 2025, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared his idea of a government stake with the Trump administration.