OpenAI is proposing to allocate a 5% equity stake to the US government as part of its preparations for an initial public offering.
The artificial intelligence company has also suggested that other major US AI firms adopt similar arrangements, according to reports from Vietnamese media outlet Tuoi Tre, which cited earlier coverage from the Financial Times.
The proposal marks a significant shift in the governance structure of one of the world’s most valuable private technology companies.
By offering a direct equity stake to the state, OpenAI appears to be seeking a framework that aligns its commercial ambitions with national security and regulatory interests.
This move comes as the company navigates the complex transition from a non-profit research lab to a publicly traded entity.
The suggestion that other US AI companies follow suit introduces a new variable into the broader debate over government involvement in the technology sector.