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OpenAI considers giving 5 percent equity to a U.S. public wealth fund

OpenAI considers giving 5 percent equity to a U.S. public wealth fund
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has proposed donating 5 percent of OpenAI’s equity to a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, according to reporting from the Financial Times. The idea is part of a broader effort to maintain strong relations with the U.S. administration and reduce political pressure on major AI companies. The proposal envisions similar contributions from other AI firms, though details remain unclear and any formal action would likely require congressional approval. The concept aligns with Altman’s previously discussed vision for a public AI wealth fund, which would invest in AI labs and distribute returns directly to citizens. The discussions come amid more aggressive proposals, including Senator Bernie Sanders’ suggested 50 percent one-time tax on AI company stock to seed a national fund. These ideas remain early-stage and have not yet advanced through legislative committees.

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