Synopsis​​The proposed ​arrangement would involve other U.S. ​AI companies handing over a similar ​stake to ⁠the government, ‌The Financial Times reported, ​adding that ⁠it was not clear if ​the other AI ​firms would be willing to do so.APChatGPT maker OpenAI is reportedly planning to hand over a 5% stake to the U.S. government.The proposed arrangement would involve other U.S. AI companies handing over a similar stake to ⁠the government, ‌The Financial Times reported, adding that ⁠it was not clear if the other AI firms would be willing to do so.The move is likely to reignite questions about who should benefit from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and how closely governments should be tied to the industry's biggest players.As per the report, the proposal emerged during discussions around OpenAI's ongoing efforts to restructure its corporate governance and secure support from the U.S. government.The report said the idea was presented as a way to align the company's interests with those of the country as AI becomes an increasingly strategic technology.Neither OpenAI nor the White House immediately commented on the report.If implemented, such a stake could be worth tens of billions of dollars, depending on OpenAI's valuation, making it one of the most significant government holdings in a private technology company.While governments around the world are racing to regulate artificial intelligence, they are simultaneously investing in AI infrastructure and viewing the technology as critical to economic growth and national security.The development comes as OpenAI continues to reshape its corporate structure while competing with rivals to build increasingly powerful AI models. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now