OpenAI discusses 5% government stake, AI release standards

• The U.S. government is in advanced talks with AI companies to establish voluntary standards for new model releases.
• OpenAI has reportedly discussed giving a 5% stake to the U.S. government.
• Other U.S. AI companies may also hand over a similar stake.
• The proposed standards would address benchmarks, release timelines, and access to advanced AI models.
• President Donald Trump previously ordered agencies to test advanced AI models before their release.
• OpenAI delayed the public launch of GPT-5.6 at the U.S. government's request.

The U.S. government is reportedly in advanced discussions with artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI, to establish voluntary standards for the release of new AI models, with a potential announcement as early as next week. OpenAI has also discussed giving a 5% stake to the U.S. government, a proposal that may extend to other AI firms.

These standards aim to address concerns about the potential misuse of advanced AI by foreign adversaries. The proposed guidelines would set benchmarks for sophisticated models, define release timelines, and clarify access protocols. This initiative follows an executive order by President Donald Trump directing federal agencies to collaborate with AI developers to test advanced models prior to their public release.

OpenAI reportedly delayed the public launch of its GPT-5.6 model at the U.S. government's request, limiting access to vetted partners. Google has also engaged in discussions regarding its advanced coding models. The U.S. Commerce Department recently lifted export controls on Anthropic's advanced models, which had been suspended due to national security concerns.