Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump is considering a plan that could give the U.S. government ownership stakes in major artificial intelligence companies, an idea that has drawn interest from some progressives and parts of the AI industry.
Trump said earlier this month that he is reviewing “concepts” where the American public could become a partner in AI-related wealth. The idea follows the administration’s broader move toward taking equity stakes in private companies, including the government’s nearly 10% stake in Intel last year.
The proposal has created unusual political overlap. Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced legislation to create an AI sovereign wealth fund by taking large public stakes in major AI companies, arguing Americans should share in the economic gains from the technology.
OpenAI and Anthropic have also backed versions of public wealth-sharing tied to AI growth. OpenAI has proposed a public wealth fund, while Anthropic has suggested expanding investment accounts that could be funded partly through equity in AI companies.
Supporters say public stakes could help Americans benefit from AI-driven profits. Critics warn government ownership could create conflicts of interest, reduce competition, and give political leaders more leverage over private firms.
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