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OpenAI weighs giving Trump administration 5% stake amid US scrutiny of AI firms: Report

According to a report, OpenAI is considering giving the Trump administration a 5% stake as US scrutiny of AI firms intensifies. The source provides no further details.

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July 8, 2026

According to a report by Business Today, OpenAI is weighing the possibility of giving the Trump administration a 5% stake in the company. This move comes amid heightened US scrutiny of artificial intelligence firms. The report did not provide additional context or details on the rationale, timing, or potential implications of such a stake. The information is based on an article from The Times of India's Business Today desk, which covers global business news. As of now, no further information is available from the source.

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