# OpenAI and the Trump administration are negotiating a government stake in the AI startup

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/openai-and-the-trump-administration-are-negotiating-a-government-stake-in-the-ai-startup/>
> Published: 2026-06-06 07:30:43+00:00

OpenAI and the Trump administration are negotiating a direct government stake in the AI startup. The idea is a "Public Wealth Fund" that would pay out directly to American citizens. Senator Bernie Sanders wants to push through a 50 percent tax on AI shares by law. Critics fear the arrangement could create a "too big to fail" dynamic similar to the 2008 financial crisis.

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