OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in talks with President Trump to give the US government a 5% stake in OpenAI, which could lead to Americans receiving a share of the wealth generated by AI. The idea is to provide a safety net and compensate individuals for the human-generated work that AI learns from. If implemented, each American household could receive around $320 in equity, although the details are still sparse. This proposal may be more about shifting public opinion in favor of AI companies than a concrete policy plan. Why it matters: this story highlights the growing need for AI companies to address concerns around accountability and responsibility, and to find ways to share the benefits of AI with the broader public.