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OpenAI floats 5% government stake to ease AI tensions with Trump
ai9 days ago

OpenAI floats 5% government stake to ease AI tensions with Trump

OpenAI has floated giving the US government a 5 percent ownership stake as a way to ease tensions with the Trump administration and blunt backlash against AI, according to the Financial Times. CEO Sam Altman reportedly pitched the idea early last year; at OpenAI’s latest funding round value, the stake would be worth about $42.6 billion. The discussions are in early stages and would involve other US AI companies, with some policymakers advocating to reshape how public wealth interacts with AI amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

via The Verge|
#ai#ai-policy#government-stake
Trump floats U.S. stakes in AI firms, signaling upcoming talks
politics1 month ago

Trump floats U.S. stakes in AI firms, signaling upcoming talks

President Donald Trump said his team is examining the possibility of the U.S. taking equity in AI companies and plans to host a meeting with AI executives next week, following reports that senior officials had preliminary discussions about government stakes in AI firms; the White House did not immediately comment and AI firms did not respond to Reuters' requests.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai#government-stake#policy
Next in line for a U.S. government stake: IonQ among traders’ bets
business1 month ago

Next in line for a U.S. government stake: IonQ among traders’ bets

The U.S. government has taken equity stakes in nine private companies, including IBM, part of a broader push to diversify government holdings in tech. Traders on Kalshi are betting IonQ (32% odds) could be the next stake recipient, with Anduril Industries at 31% and Micron Technology at 28%. IonQ isn’t on the initial list but its stock jumped after the news, Anduril recently valued at about $61B after a new funding round, and Micron shares rose sharply in 2026 due to AI-driven memory demand. Stakes are only confirmed by an official announcement or verified disclosure.

via CNBC|
#anduril-industries#business#government-stake
Trump Targets Lithium Americas Amid US Stake Proposals
business9 months ago

Trump Targets Lithium Americas Amid US Stake Proposals

Lithium Americas stock surged over 75% after reports that the Trump administration is seeking a 10% stake in the company, as part of a broader move by the government to take stakes in key sectors like technology and rare earths to bolster national security. The move follows recent government stakes in Intel and MP Materials, with the stock's rally seen as potentially overblown by analysts, and the company continuing negotiations with the DOE and GM.

via Investor's Business Daily|
#business#energy-sector#government-stake
Critics Warn Against Trump's U.S. Chip Industry Investments
politics10 months ago

Critics Warn Against Trump's U.S. Chip Industry Investments

The Trump administration's decision to acquire a 10% stake in Intel has faced criticism from conservatives and economists who argue it undermines free enterprise and risks politicizing business decisions, raising concerns about cronyism and the direction of U.S. industrial policy, despite the administration's goal to boost domestic chip production and technological competitiveness.

via CBS News|
#economic-criticism#government-stake#industrial-policy
Trump Administration Considers 10% Stake in Intel Through Chips Act
business10 months ago

Trump Administration Considers 10% Stake in Intel Through Chips Act

The Trump administration is considering taking a 10% equity stake in Intel, potentially making it the largest shareholder, as part of efforts to bolster U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and national security, with discussions around converting some of Intel's Chip Act grants into equity. The move reflects broader government interest in supporting strategic industries amid Intel's struggles in advanced chip manufacturing and AI markets.

via CNBC|
#business#chip-act#government-stake
"Germany Considers Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank Merger Amid M&A Challenges"
finance2 years ago

"Germany Considers Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank Merger Amid M&A Challenges"

Speculation about a potential merger between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank has resurfaced as Germany considers selling stakes in state-owned companies to raise funds. While no decision has been made on the government exiting its 15% stake in Commerzbank, Finance Minister Christian Lindner is open to the idea. Deutsche Bank has reportedly been discussing potential mergers, including with Commerzbank, and its low valuation and the need for asset write-downs could complicate any potential deal. The German government plans to raise up to 4 billion euros this year by selling company stakes, with the proceeds potentially going to state-owned rail company Deutsche Bahn.

via Reuters|
#commerzbank#deutsche-bank#finance