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'It would make 'em rich': Trump looks to secure government stake in US AI giants

Trump is talking to AI leaders about investing in their companies
POTUS believes "the American people will like [AI] better" as a result
AI firms might end up donating some equity into a Public Wealth Fund

The US government has reportedly been liaising with ChatGPT maker OpenAI on holding equity stakes in major AI companies, including OpenAI itself.

The move stems from an idea first raised by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in 2025 as part of a broader concept to ensure that the economic gains from AI reflect the interest of American citizens, but discussions look to have moved forward.

Though a final decision has not been reached yet, it could involve AI companies donating some equity into a government-backed Public Wealth Fund.

Could AI companies be forced to donate equity to the US government?

Speaking on Air Force One (per CNBCreporting), President Donald Trump said his administration would...

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