Trump floats US government stakes in AI firms to share AI gains

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Donald Trump suggested the US could take equity stakes in AI companies like OpenAI as part of a government partnership to let Americans benefit from AI-driven growth, a move aligned with his America-first policy and coming as Bernie Sanders campaigns for a windfall tax to fund a US sovereign wealth fund. The idea has sparked debate among industry leaders and Republican lawmakers amid concerns about nationalization of AI and ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, with several AI firms possibly going public in the near term.
- Donald Trump says US may take equity stakes in AI companies Financial Times
- Trump administration, OpenAI discussing possible government stake in the AI startup CNBC
- US Exploring Government Partnerships with AI Firms, Trump Says Bloomberg.com
- Trump to meet with artificial intelligence companies on government profit share plan as soon as next week Politico
- Opinion | Bernie Sanders: A.I. Is a Public Resource. You Should Own Half of It. The New York Times
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