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OpenAI reportedly considers handing 5% stake to the government. Here’s why the AI lab would consider that move.

MarketWatch · Jul 2, 2026, 8:49 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Bringing the government on board as an equity partner may serve to dilute some of the criticism of the AI industry that has developed momentum in recent months.

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OpenAI reportedly considers handing 5% stake to the government. Here’s why the AI lab would consider that move.

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