💼 OpenAI proposes transferring 5% stake to the state
OpenAI has proposed that the US government take a 5% stake in the company (valued at approximately $42.6 billion) to create a national AI fund modeled after the Alaska Permanent Fund. This would allow AI profits to be distributed among citizens and reduce political pressure.
🌍 This proposal could set a new standard for public-private partnerships, transforming AI giants into elements of national infrastructure. Additionally, transitioning arXiv to an independent status would provide the scientific community with greater flexibility.
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Source 1: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/02/openai-proposes-us-government-own-5percent-stake-to-address-political-blowback.html Source 2: https://blog.arxiv.org/2026/06/30/arxivs-next-chapter/