OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is currently in discussions with the Trump administration regarding a proposal to donate a portion of OpenAI’s equity to the US government. The initiative aims to help seed a public investment fund, similar to a “Public Wealth Fund” framework previously proposed by the company in April. While the potential structure and ownership terms remain under negotiation, the fund is intended to invest in diversified, long-term assets, potentially allowing American citizens to participate in the economic upside of AI-driven growth.

Discussions regarding this proposal have been ongoing for over a year, originating from a concept Altman first presented to the Trump administration in 2025. The dialogues continued this week during meetings in Washington DC between Altman and government officials. The proposal has reportedly drawn interest from lawmakers across the political spectrum, with US Senator Bernie Sanders confirming he discussed the idea of a sovereign wealth fund with Altman recently.

The reported talks coincide with an increasingly active role by the US government in strategic technology sectors, including government stakes in companies such as Intel and IBM. OpenAI, which is reportedly valued at over $850 billion by private investors, is also exploring a potential initial public offering that could occur later this year. This latest development follows an executive order signed by President Trump earlier this week requiring AI companies to voluntarily provide the government with access to their models for up to 30 days prior to public release, a measure which Altman publicly supported.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is currently in discussions with the Trump administration regarding a proposal to donate a portion of OpenAI’s equity to the US government. The initiative aims to help seed a public investment fund, similar to a “Public Wealth Fund” framework previously proposed by the company in April. While the potential structure and ownership terms remain under negotiation, the fund is intended to invest in diversified, long-term assets, potentially allowing American citizens to participate in the economic upside of AI-driven growth.

Discussions regarding this proposal have been ongoing for over a year, originating from a concept Altman first presented to the Trump administration in 2025. The dialogues continued this week during meetings in Washington DC between Altman and government officials. The proposal has reportedly drawn interest from lawmakers across the political spectrum, with US Senator Bernie Sanders confirming he discussed the idea of a sovereign wealth fund with Altman recently.

The reported talks coincide with an increasingly active role by the US government in strategic technology sectors, including government stakes in companies such as Intel and IBM. OpenAI, which is reportedly valued at over $850 billion by private investors, is also exploring a potential initial public offering that could occur later this year. This latest development follows an executive order signed by President Trump earlier this week requiring AI companies to voluntarily provide the government with access to their models for up to 30 days prior to public release, a measure which Altman publicly supported.