Khosla Backs Higher Capital-Gains Tax on the Wealthy, Recalls OpenAI Bet

Khosla Ventures founder Vinod Khosla said tech billionaires like himself should pay higher capital-gains taxes, while also reflecting on his OpenAI investment and his approach to risk-taking. In a video interview, "The WSJ Money Interview," published by The Wall Street Journal on July 5, 2026 (local time), Khosla ranged across his OpenAI investment, concerns about the U.S. tax code, and the impact of AI on the economy.