OpenAI Considers Transferring 5% Stake to US Government
The proposed stake transfer signals a new model for government-industry relations in AI, where the U.S. government could become a direct shareholder in leading AI labs.
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The Financial Times reports that OpenAI is considering transferring 5% of its shares to the U.S. government to remove political obstacles. Based on OpenAI's $852 billion valuation, the stake would be worth about $42.6 billion. The proposal comes days after the Trump administration delayed the public release of GPT-5.6 over national security concerns.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has proposed transferring 5% of the company's shares to the U.S. government, according to the Financial Times, citing two sources familiar with the discussions. At OpenAI's $852 billion valuation from its March 2026 funding round, the stake would be worth approximately $42.6 billion. The proposal comes days after the Trump administration requested a delay in the public release of GPT-5.6, citing national security concerns. Altman has reportedly proposed that all major U.S. AI development companies contribute the same percentage of shares, modeled after the Alaska Permanent Fund, which pays annual dividends from oil revenue. The discussions are at an early, conceptual stage and any agreement may require congressional approval.
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