OpenAI is reportedly considering offering the U.S. government a 5% equity stake as part of a broader effort to deepen ties with the Trump administration and secure financial backing.
CEO Sam Altman has reportedly held preliminary discussions with the Trump administration about a proposal to distribute AI-driven financial gains to the public, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
Altman has been actively engaging with key figures in the administration, including President Donald Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. According to the FT report, Altman has also recently spoken with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on the matter.
This potential agreement could also see other American AI firms offer a similar stake, although their readiness to do so has yet to be confirmed, according to the report.
OpenAI and White House did not immediately respond to Benzinga‘s request for comments.
