FT: OpenAI Reportedly Proposes 5% Equity Stake to Trump Administration

OpenAI is in discussions to offer a 5% equity stake to the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reported.
According to multiple sources, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has argued that the best way to share the benefits generated by artificial intelligence (AI) with the public is to provide a financial stake, and he is reported to have proposed a stake of this size during initial consultations with the government.
Altman is said to have discussed this matter with President Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The move is interpreted as an effort to solidify relations with the government and mitigate political backlash regarding the distribution of AI profits.
The proposal reportedly includes a plan for other AI companies, such as Anthropic, Google, and Meta, to transfer similar stakes, though it remains unclear whether they have agreed to such a plan.
A sovereign wealth fund model, similar to the Alaska Permanent Fund, has been mentioned as a potential framework.
However, sources noted that the discussions are still in the early stages and that congressional legislation may be required for any agreement to be reached.
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