OpenAI Discusses Offering U.S. Government 5% Stake in AI
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to offer the U.S. government a 5% equity stake as part of a strategy to involve the public in the profits generated from artificial intelligence. This proposal, still in early discussions, aims to address political scrutiny within the AI industry, according to the Financial Times.
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, is reportedly contemplating a proposal to grant the U.S. government a 5% equity stake in the company. This initiative aims to establish a public investment vehicle similar to Alaska's Permanent Fund, which allocates wealth generated from resources back to residents. The proposal is part of a broader strategy to enable public financial participation in the artificial intelligence sector.
During early talks with U.S. officials, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman mentioned the stake idea, which remains in its early conceptual stage. Implementation of such a proposal would likely require approval from Congress. The Financial Times indicated that senior officials from the Trump administration have been involved in these discussions, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
This move is seen as addressing increasing political scrutiny of the AI industry. By providing the public a financial stake in AI, OpenAI seeks to enhance trust and potentially ease regulatory pressures. However, it remains unclear if other major AI firms such as Anthropic, Google, and Meta would support similar equity offerings.
Compounding this situation is OpenAI's recent submission of draft initial public offering (IPO) paperwork to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June. The company is now reconsidering its timeline for a public listing, with reports suggesting a potential delay until 2027. OpenAI has not officially commented on the proposed stake to the Financial Times.
As discussions continue, stakeholders will be watching closely for any developments regarding Congressional actions or further statements from OpenAI regarding their IPO plans and the equity stake idea.
Summary based on original reporting by James Van Straten at CoinDesk, originally published Jul 2, 2026. SolanaWire does not republish source content.
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