OpenAI Proposes 5% Stake to US Government as Anthropic Models Restored

OpenAI has initiated preliminary discussions with the Trump administration to grant the US government a 5% equity stake in the company, valued at approximately $42.6 billion based on its latest $852 billion valuation. CEO Sam Altman argues this would allow the public to share in the benefits of AI. The proposal extends to other major AI firms like Anthropic, Google, and Meta, though their acceptance remains uncertain. Source: Financial Times via portafolioco, euronewses

Political Pressure and Regulatory Scrutiny

The move comes amid heightened political pressure on AI companies. Both OpenAI and Anthropic have faced delayed model launches due to national security concerns. The Trump administration has shown interest in state ownership of strategic tech firms, having recently acquired a 10% stake in Intel. Bernie Sanders has criticized the offer as insufficient, proposing a 50% tax on AI companies instead. Source: larepublicaco, elpaises, euronewses

Anthropic's Restrictions Lifted

Anthropic announced on June 30 that the Department of Commerce lifted export controls on its most advanced models, Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5, after a security agreement. The controls, imposed on June 12 over concerns about potential misuse by foreign adversaries, had forced a suspension. Anthropic implemented new safeguards, including a classifier blocking 99% of jailbreak attempts. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reserved the right to reimpose restrictions if commitments are breached. Source: clarin, excelsiormx, lavozar