OpenAI proposes handing U.S. government a 5% stake, report says

OpenAI proposes handing U.S. government a 5% stake, report says OpenAI has discussed giving the U.S. government a 5% stake as artificial intelligence firms face scrutiny in Washington. OpenAI has discussed giving the U.S. government a 5% stake, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, as artificial intelligence firms face scrutiny in Washington over the likely misuse of advanced models and whether Americans would benefit from the industry's massive valuations. The ChatGPT creator has proposed that other U.S. AI firms also give Washington similar stakes, although it is unclear whether they would agree, the report said, citing two people familiar with the talks. The move follows growing public backlash in the U.S. over AI's potential to cause economic upheaval, including layoffs, and could help OpenAI sweeten ties with an administration that is increasingly taking an active role in regulating the technology. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.