OpenAI has proposed offering the United States government a 5 percent ownership stake in the company, according to a report published Thursday. This move comes amid increasing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers and regulators regarding the potential risks and economic implications of advanced artificial intelligence technologies.

The proposal reportedly includes a suggestion that other American AI firms provide similar stakes to the government, although it remains uncertain whether these companies would agree to such arrangements. The initiative reflects broader discussions in Washington about how to ensure that the benefits and profits derived from AI advancements are equitably shared with the public.

Last month, former President Donald Trump indicated he was considering proposals to grant the American public an ownership interest in leading AI firms as part of a response to concerns that ordinary citizens might not financially benefit from rapid growth in the AI sector. These ideas aim to address fears about economic inequality linked to AI innovation and the dominance of private companies in the field.

Earlier proposals from OpenAI have included the establishment of a "public wealth fund," intended to invest in AI companies and distribute the resulting earnings to U.S. citizens. Similarly, Anthropic, another major player in the AI industry, has explored the concept of a "digital dividend," which would involve payments to Americans financed through taxation of AI enterprises.

As policymakers weigh the potential benefits and risks of AI technologies, the question of public participation in AI-related economic gains remains a key topic of debate. While OpenAI’s proposal signals one approach to involving the government directly in AI company ownership, the industry’s response and the feasibility of such frameworks are still developing.