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OpenAI floats a potential government stake

OpenAI, the company behind the popularly artificial intelligence model ChatGPT, is discussing giving a 5% stake in the company to the U.S. government.

For a look at why and what that could mean for taxpayers, host Robin Young speaks to business journalist Roben Farzad, host of the podcast Full Disclosure.

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