OpenAI Explores Granting U.S. Government a 5% Equity Stake in AI

OpenAI is in talks to give the U.S. government a 5% stake as regulators ramp up scrutiny of major AI firms. CEO Sam Altman argues that this arrangement could let the public share in the financial upside of AI technology. At a valuation of $852 billion, a 5% stake would be worth roughly $42.6 billion. Advocates say it could address concerns over job losses and national security risks posed by advanced models. Reports indicate other AI companies like Anthropic are discussing similar deals. The White House has asked OpenAI to limit the rollout of its upcoming GPT-5.6 model to approved partners. Both companies are also preparing for stock listings that would allow public investment and financial transparency. Implementing such a plan may require congressional action. It echoes proposals for a sovereign-style AI wealth fund similar to Alaska’s oil model. Last year, the U.S. took a 10% stake in Intel, underscoring growing government involvement in cutting-edge tech.

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