[White House Reportedly Negotiating Voluntary Equity Transfer with AI Giants, Sanders Proposes 50% Mandatory Tax] According to monitoring by Beating and a report from digital media outlet NOTUS, the U.S. government is in discussions with leading AI companies about an equity acquisition plan, focusing on voluntary transfer of partial ownership by the companies. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is actively advocating for the initiative and has been in ongoing communication with senior White House officials over the past few weeks. The equity acquisition is designed to establish a public trust similar to the Alaska Permanent Fund, aiming to distribute economic benefits generated by AI to American households through dividends. OpenAI's policy white paper, published in April 2026, explicitly recommended the creation of a public wealth fund, proposing that large-scale model enterprises contribute capital or equity to mitigate unemployment risks caused by automation. The stance of major companies varies. OpenAI has participated in discussions with the White House, while Anthropic has explicitly stated that it has not engaged in negotiations regarding equity transfer with the government. Both companies are currently preparing for initial public offerings (IPOs), and government equity acquisition could introduce valuation uncertainties. Previously, the federal government, during the implementation of industry subsidies, acquired shares in companies like Intel through warrants. Senator Bernie Sanders plans to introduce a more aggressive mandatory proposal in June 2026. The bill seeks to impose a one-time 50% stock tax on leading AI companies, requiring them to surrender half of their equity and transfer board seats to enable democratic oversight of business decisions. Critics warn that mandatory equity transfer may violate constitutional principles and could lead to conflicts of interest, as the government would simultaneously act as both regulator and shareholder. [Original Link]