Sam Altman pitched Trump on US government stakes in AI firms
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- NOTUS
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- 11:17 PM
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly engaged in preliminary discussions with the Trump administration regarding a proposal for the U.S. government to take equity stakes in major artificial intelligence firms. The discussions, which have occurred periodically since early 2025, center on the idea of companies voluntarily ceding shares to a public wealth fund.
The returns from these investments could then be distributed as dividends to American households, aimed at ensuring that the economic benefits of AI-driven growth are shared broadly across the public. The proposal comes as leading AI developers face mounting public skepticism and prepare for significant initial public offerings.