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Tech Giants in AI Talks with Trump Administration

Updated 2026-07-02 16:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Insiders report that Sam Altman of OpenAI is in active talks with the Trump administration. The discussions involve potential stakes and oversight of AI platforms.

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