OpenAI has reportedly proposed offering the U.S. government a 5% equity stake in the company as part of an effort to strengthen its relationship with the Trump administration ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO).
According to a report by the Financial Times, citing two people familiar with the matter, the proposal is intended to reduce potential tensions with the U.S. government before any future public listing.
The report also says OpenAI has suggested that other U.S. artificial intelligence companies, including Anthropic, consider similar arrangements by offering equity stakes to the federal government.
The development comes as the U.S. government has pursued a policy of acquiring stakes in strategically important companies. According to the report, the government acquired approximately 10% of Intel and 15% of MP Materials last year.
The Financial Times said OpenAI’s proposal comes amid growing public concern over the potential economic impact of artificial intelligence, particularly the risk of job displacement.
The reported initiative is viewed as an effort to maintain constructive relations with policymakers and help ensure a favorable regulatory environment as AI technologies continue to expand.
