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Trump Opens Talks for Public Gains from AI Equity Stakes

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President Donald Trump announced his engagement with AI companies to create deals aimed at benefitting the American people through AI advancement.

  • Trump did not specify company names, but OpenAI is thought to be involved, following CNBC's report of the administration's discussions about an equity stake.
  • Suggested equity could fund a "Public Wealth Fund" as proposed by OpenAI, distributing proceeds directly to citizens for broader economic participation.
  • Further comments aboard Air Force One revealed Trump's discussions about offering the public partnerships with AI firms.
  • This aligns with Trump's past actions like the government's 10% stake in chipmaker Intel in 2025.
  • On the political front, Senator Bernie Sanders proposed taxing companies like OpenAI and others, creating a public stake in AI technological advancements, a move that investor and former AI czar David Sacks has noted as potentially contentious.
  • Some commentators, including former Microsoft employee Dare Obasanjo, speculate this could lead to a government intervention in the industry.