Trump Negotiates 5% Stake in OpenAI, Below Sanders Target

Insiders report that OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman is currently in active discussions with members of the former Trump administration. The conversations, which have not been publicly confirmed, are said to focus on the regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence and potential collaboration on policy initiatives that could shape the industry’s future.

Altman has long been a key voice in U.S. tech policy, and his outreach to the Trump team follows a period in which the administration expressed both support for AI innovation and concerns about its societal impacts. Analysts note that the talks could involve proposals for new oversight frameworks, funding for research, or guidance on the deployment of large language models in government applications.

The details of the negotiations remain undisclosed, and no official statement has been issued by either party. As the discussions continue, observers will be watching for any agreements that might influence the direction of AI regulation and development in the United States.