OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has proposed that the U.S. government take a five percent ownership stake in his company, a plan he argues would spread AI’s benefits to the public. In discussions with President Donald Trump and other officials, Altman suggested that leading U.S. AI firms each contribute a similar share to a special fund modeled on Alaska’s oil dividend program, according to people familiar with the talks. The idea, still in early stages and potentially requiring congressional approval, comes as lawmakers scrutinize AI’s impact on jobs, data centers, and cybersecurity. In a separate opinion piece, Altman advocated for creating a multinational body led by the United States—comprising government officials, independent experts, and technical staff—to set AI standards, evaluate risks, and limit unsafe competition among companies.