Trump Considers U.S. Stake in OpenAI

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Key Takeaways

1Donald Trump revealed that the United States could become shareholders in AI labs like OpenAI, according to Bloomberg.

2An executive order signed by Trump requires early government access to new AI models to assess their capabilities.

3France, with Mistral, is developing its own technologies to reduce its dependence on American AI giants.

💡Why it matters — This initiative could redefine the global tech landscape, influencing the digital sovereignty of nations.

The United States Considers Involvement in AI Laboratories

In response to growing concerns in Europe about its dependence on American technologies, a new initiative may emerge in the United States. The U.S. government, under the presidency of Donald Trump, is considering becoming a shareholder in the country's leading artificial intelligence laboratories. Although this idea has not yet been formalized, discussions are underway, as confirmed by Trump in a statement reported by Bloomberg. He expressed that this approach could allow Americans to benefit from the success of AI, emphasizing that it would be "great" and enriching for the country.

A Proposal from Sam Altman

The idea of government participation in AI laboratories was initially proposed by Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, in 2025. In April, Altman published a document suggesting the creation of a "Public Wealth Fund." This fund would enable all citizens to benefit from the economic growth generated by AI, even without directly investing in financial markets. This concept aims to redistribute the wealth produced by AI at a time when fears of job displacement by this technology are prevalent. One of the proposals includes that AI laboratories, such as OpenAI, donate shares to support this initiative.

Early Access to AI Models

Alongside these discussions, Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring tech companies to provide the federal government with early access to their new AI models before their official launch. This measure aims to allow Washington to assess the cybersecurity capabilities of these technologies before they are made available to the general public. OpenAI has already confirmed its intention to comply with this new directive.

Europe and France Seek Technological Independence

As the United States tightens its control over domestic tech companies, Europe is being pushed to develop its own solutions to reduce its dependence on American and Chinese giants. France, in particular, is making significant strides in this area thanks to Mistral. This French initiative offers a sovereign alternative to the technologies proposed by OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic for certain specific uses.

Mistral and Cybersecurity

In terms of cybersecurity, Mistral is actively working on technologies capable of competing with models like Claude Mythos or the "cyber" versions of ChatGPT's AIs. Furthermore, thanks to its nuclear infrastructure, France is well-positioned to host data centers dedicated to AI, thereby enhancing its capacity to develop and host independent technological solutions.