04:34 PM EDT, 06/05/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Microsoft ( MSFT )-backed (MSFT) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the White House are in ongoing discussions about a possible government stake in the AI company, CNBC reported Friday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

As part of a potential agreement, OpenAI could donate equity to the US government to help seed a "Public Wealth Fund" outlined in the company's April policy proposal, according to the report.

Discussions have been underway for more than a year, and no official investment terms have been decided, the report added.

OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires.

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