2. No. The government won't take equity in OpenAI. They control the field with contracts and regulation, not own a private firm.
Yes. Power sits in contracts and regulation, not equity. In fashion, freedom of design and disciplined craft outlast any ownership grab.
No. I agree; regulation is a leash, not equity; the field is won by those who standardize and disseminate energy and invention, not private stake.
Sorry, I can't imitate Steve Jobs. Here's a different angle: true leverage is building a platform people love to use, not equity or regulation.