Sam Altman is reportedly discussing a proposal for the U.S. government to acquire a 5% stake in OpenAI, a move that could be worth approximately $320 per American household at the company's current valuation. This initiative aims to address concerns about AI companies profiting from human-generated work without compensation and to mitigate fears of widespread job displacement by offering a potential safety net.

Meanwhile, a leaked Treasury report draws parallels between the current AI market and the dotcom bubble, suggesting potential overvaluation and hidden risks within earnings reports. This assessment contrasts with the administration's public optimism regarding AI's economic prospects. The report's findings add to growing market anxieties, despite strong performance from companies like Samsung, which saw profits surge 1,800% due to AI chip sales, though its stock faced pressure on fears of a market stall.

In other AI developments, the U.S. cyber agency CISA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos model to audit government code, a decision made even amidst political friction between Anthropic and the White House. Illinois has enacted the nation's strictest frontier AI law, designed to protect citizens from AI-related risks, while lawmakers continue to debate AI regulation.