The Trump administration might take an equity stake in OpenAI
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The Trump administration might take an equity stake in OpenAI

TechNews Editorial
TechNews EditorialJun 7, 2026 · 2 min read
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President Donald Trump said on Friday that he’s spoken to AI companies about striking deals “where the American people can benefit from the success of AI.”

Trump does not seem to have mentioned specific companies in his comments, but OpenAI is a likely candidate, especially after CNBC reported that the Trump administration has indeed been discussing an equity stake with the AI company.

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