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politics23 days ago•2 min saved

Sanders floats 50% government stake in AI giants with 5% annual dividend

Sen. Bernie Sanders unveiled a sweeping AI policy to require the U.S. government to take 50% equity stakes in large AI firms earning at least $200 million in AI-related revenue, with a new sovereign wealth fund paying a 5% annual dividend to Americans; the proposal would also force a separation of AI and non‑AI businesses and could apply to a wide range from data centers to robotics, raising questions about scope, investor dilution, and how such a program could actually work, while similar ideas are reportedly being discussed at the White House on a smaller scale.

via Axios|

#ai-policy #ai-tax #bernie-sanders

business1 month ago•17 min saved

Lionsgate Bets on AI: Takes Equity in Runway to Build AI-Generated Short-Form Series

Lionsgate has taken an equity stake in Runway AI, expanding a 2024 partnership to develop AI-generated short-form series drawn from Lionsgate’s existing IP. The deal includes a new development program and filmmaker-focused events, with terms undisclosed and the stake not a cash investment, signaling a broader AI strategy as Lionsgate integrates Runway’s technology into production workflows and content creation.

via Variety|

#ai-generated-content #business #equity-stake

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump’s AI Equity Plan Surprises Industry Leaders

President Trump announced he would meet with major AI firms to discuss the government taking equity stakes in their companies, a plan that blindsided executives from OpenAI and others and would mark a dramatic shift in policy with significant regulatory and financial implications. Details were not provided, the White House said it is engaging with industry, and the idea has sparked debate over potential risks and benefits of government ownership in AI development.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|

#ai-policy #equity-stake #nationalization

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Public wealth fund could give Americans a stake in AI

OpenAI floated a Public Wealth Fund to pool equity from AI firms and distribute shares to Americans; Trump signaled support and Altman met lawmakers, but the idea faces questions of feasibility, cost and political backlash with no decision yet.

via Financial Times|

#artificial-intelligence #equity-stake #openai

business2 months ago•4 min saved

Spirit bailout could hand government a controlling stake, sparking market concerns

A proposed $500 million rescue for Spirit Airlines could leave the federal government with up to a 90% ownership stake after bankruptcy, prompting warnings from experts and lawmakers about market distortions and a risky precedent for government-backed equity in private companies, with potential ripple effects for other carriers as the White House monitors industry health.

via NBC News|

#airlines #bailout #business

aviation2 months ago•38 min saved

Spirit weighs government stake in exchange for bailout

Spirit Airlines is seeking U.S. government aid to stay afloat amid a cash crunch, reportedly offering the government an equity stake in exchange for a cash infusion to cover rising fuel costs as it contends with bankruptcy issues and a risk of liquidation.

via The Points Guy|

#aviation #bankruptcy #equity-stake

business5 months ago•2 min saved

US Government Takes Equity Stake in USA Rare Earth to Back Western Supply Chain

The Commerce Department plans a $1.3 billion loan and $277 million in federal funding to USA Rare Earth, in exchange for 16.1 million shares and 17.6 million warrants that would give the government an 8%–16% stake once warrants are exercised. The deal, part of a push to build a Western rare earth supply chain, funds the company’s magnet plant in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and the Round Top mine in Texas, with total project costs around $4.1 billion and about $3.5 billion already secured from cash, private funding, and the government package. Disbursement is 2026–2028 based on milestones, and the agreement is subject to final approvals; the company has already raised $1.5 billion from private investors. Shares rose more than 20% on the news.

via CNBC|

#business #commerce-department #equity-stake