OpenAI just took an equity stake in Thrive Holdings, giving the startup access to its data for next‑gen AI model training. The deal, backed by Sheel Mohnot’s Better Tomorrow Ventures, could reshape how AI tools are built through a new partnership model. Curious how this could change the AI landscape? Read the full story. #OpenAI #ThriveHoldings #EquityStake #BetterTomorrowVentures

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The Trump administration is seeking up to a 10% stake in Canadian miner Lithium Americas as part of a $2.2 billion loan renegotiation for the Thacker Pass project, sending shares up 66.78%.
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US Government Moves to Acquire Stake in Canadian Mining Firm—Shares Soar 66%

The Trump administration is seeking up to a 10% stake in Canadian miner Lithium Americas as part of a $2.2 billion loan renegotiation for the Thacker Pass project, sending shares up 66.78%.

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LG Innotek has acquired a 4.9% stake in Smart Radar System, a KOSDAQ-listed 4D imaging radar firm, through a 5.9 billion won ($4.4 million) share purchase, strengthening its autonomous driving technology portfolio.
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LG Innotek Acquires 4.9% Stake in KOSDAQ-Listed 4D Imaging Radar Firm

LG Innotek has acquired a 4.9% stake in Smart Radar System, a KOSDAQ-listed 4D imaging radar firm, through a 5.9 billion won ($4.4 million) share purchase, strengthening its autonomous driving technology portfolio.

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The US government is expected to target AI data centers for potential equity stakes after Intel, with defense and shipbuilding sectors also under consideration, as officials seek leverage over key industries amid growing intervention in the private sector.
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Where Is the Next Intel—Which Companies Could the US Government Target for Equity Stakes?

The US government is expected to target AI data centers for potential equity stakes after Intel, with defense and shipbuilding sectors also under consideration, as officials seek leverage over key industries amid growing intervention in the private sector.

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The #USgovernment’s decision to take an #equitystake in #Intel is criticised for potential drawbacks, including political influence and market distortion. However, the #geopolitical significance of #chips, particularly those manufactured in #Taiwan, necessitates a more #nuancedapproach. https://stratechery.com/2025/u-s-intel/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
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The U.S. taking an equity stake in Intel is a terrible idea; it also happens to be the least bad idea to make Intel Foundry viable.

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Donald Trump pledged to support companies offering government equity stakes in exchange for subsidies, citing Intel's $11 billion deal as a model for boosting U.S. wealth and stock prices.
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Samsung Electronics may face its first paid-in capital increase in over 20 years as the US government considers demanding equity stakes in exchange for CHIPS Act subsidies, signaling a potential shift in global semiconductor policy and raising questions ahead of the Korea-US summit.
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Samsung Electronics—Will the US Government Become a Shareholder for the First Time in 20 Years?

Samsung Electronics may face its first paid-in capital increase in over 20 years as the US government considers demanding equity stakes in exchange for CHIPS Act subsidies, signaling a potential shift in global semiconductor policy and raising questions ahead of the Korea-US summit.

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Commerce Secretary #HowardLutnick stated that the #USgovernment should receive an #equitystake in #Intel in exchange for #CHIPSAct funding. Lutnick emphasised that this equity stake would not include voting or governance rights. Intel declined to comment on the proposal. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/19/lutnick-intel-stock-chips-trump.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news
Lutnick says Intel has to give government equity in return for CHIPS Act funds

The potential deal would convert the CHIPS ACT grants into equity, but wouldn't come with governance rights in Intel, Lutnick said.

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The NFL is nearing a deal to acquire up to a 10% stake in Disney-owned ESPN, with talks in the final stages; the agreement would see ESPN gain full control of NFL Network and NFL RedZone, strengthening both parties' media and content strategies.
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NFL in Talks to Acquire Up to 10% Stake in Disney-Owned ESPN—Strategic Alliance Nears Completion

The NFL is nearing a deal to acquire up to a 10% stake in Disney-owned ESPN, with talks in the final stages; the agreement would see ESPN gain full control of NFL Network and NFL RedZone, strengthening both parties' media and content strategies.

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Entertainment 360 Closes Strategic Minority Equity Investment from Carlyle

Entertainment 360 Receives Strategic Equity Investment from Carlyle

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