US government would get 5% stake in OpenAI under Sam Altman proposal: report

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman asserts that AI will reshape the material conditions of human life, placing the industry at a critical juncture. Consequently, he advocates for the creation of a US-led oversight forum. Reports indicate Altman proposes that the US government acquire a 5% stake in OpenAI. He argues that broad public ownership is the most effective method to ensure that Americans benefit from the immense wealth that AI is expected to generate.