Trump Administration Considers Stake in OpenAI: The Goal is to Strengthen Control Over AI

The United States may soon invest in OpenAI. In fact, a new rumor has been circulating for several days, confirming the ambitious project of the Trump administration, ready to enter OpenAI with an equity stake. Everything revolves around the strategic role that the company, along with the entire ChatGPT ecosystem, can have for the future of the United States.

The details of the issue were revealed by CNBC. This represents an important opportunity for OpenAI and, at the same time, a way for the USA to strengthen their control over the AI sector. It is worth noting that a recent measure signed by Trump will allow the US Government to review the most powerful AI models before their release.

A Long Negotiation

The possible equity stake of the US Government has been the subject of negotiations for over a year, with various hypotheses on the table. The idea was reportedly launched by Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI.

President Trump himself has confirmed that the Government is considering investments in various leading entities in the AI sector. It should be noted that the Trump administration recently secured a significant stake (10%) in Intel.

The agreement with the US Government could also help OpenAI with its goal, included in an industrial program document published last April, to "provide every citizen with a stake in the economic growth driven by artificial intelligence." The issue remains open, and further updates may emerge in the coming weeks. This news, which has surfaced after a long period of secret negotiations, could represent an important confirmation of a deal that is getting closer.