OpenAI reportedly preparing 5% equity offer to U.S. sovereign fund
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to offer a 5% equity stake to a U. S. sovereign wealth fund as part of discussions with the Trump administration. According to a CNN report, the company is negotiating a plan that would require congressional approval and mirrors broader ideas for a public AI wealth fund.
The Verge later noted that the proposed stake would be valued at roughly $42. 6 billion and is intended to reduce regulatory friction with the White House. TechCrunch subsequently quoted CEO Sam Altman as saying the donation is being considered to address policy concerns, emphasizing that any transfer would need legislative consent. These reports indicate that OpenAI is exploring the equity offer as a possible pathway to ease regulatory pressures while involving the federal government in its ownership structure.
