Trump tees up public ownership of AI giants, sparking debate over wealth sharing

President Trump said the government may take ownership stakes in major AI labs and share profits with the public, a concept OpenAI has touted as a Public Wealth Fund to distribute dividends. Critics warn such arrangements could edge toward cronyism and regulatory capture, while proponents argue a broad, well‑governed fund could help mitigate AI‑driven inequality. The discussion also touches on Anthropic and how the White House might influence AI firms and government contracts.