The U.S. government is reportedly considering taking equity stakes in major artificial intelligence companies, according to sources familiar with the discussions. Since the start of President Trump's second term, Sam Altman, CEO of the Open Artificial Intelligence Research Center, has been in talks with senior officials about this proposal. Altman initially presented the idea to Trump in early 2025 and has recently revisited it, suggesting that such stakes could help distribute AI-related economic benefits more broadly to the public. The discussions focus on the possibility of AI companies voluntarily transferring shares to the government, with the investment returns aimed at public purposes. While the initiative is still in the planning phase, and specific details are yet to be finalized, it marks a significant potential shift in how the U.S. government might engage with the AI sector.