OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has reportedly discussed handing the US government a 5% stake in the company, as it seeks to curry favor with officials amid growing scrutiny of artificial intelligence firms.

The proposal being discussed by OpenAI and Trump administration officials purportedly calls for all major AI companies to grant the government a 5% stake.

OpenAI is in talks to give the US government up to 5% equity to seed a Public Wealth Fund, potentially worth over $40 billion at current valuation.

OpenAI considers offering the US government a 5% stake to share AI boom benefits, amid rising regulatory pressures.