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

OpenAI reportedly considers handing 5% stake to the government. Here’s why the AI lab would consider that move.
MarketWatch Thursday 02 July 2026, 08:49 UTC By Jules Rimmer 1 min read
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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.

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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