- Trump talks to AI leaders about investing in their companies
- POTUS believes that “the American people will love [AI] better” accordingly
- AI companies could end up donating equity to a public wealth fund
The US government has reportedly been liaising with ChatGPT creator OpenAI to hold 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 economic gains from AI reflect the interest of American citizens, but discussions appear to have progressed.
Although no final decision has yet been made, it could involve AI companies donating a portion of their shares to a government-backed public wealth fund.
Could AI companies be forced to donate capital to the US government?
Speaking on Air Force One (by CNBC report), President Donald Trump said his administration would consider investing in AI companies to “almost create a partnership with the American public,” noting that discussions are already underway.
“We are talking about it,” Mr. POTUS added, indicating that “where the American people can benefit from the success of AI, they will appreciate it more.”
“It would be a beautiful thing,” he said of the partnership that would benefit American citizens from the proposed investments. “It would make them rich.”
By partnering financially with AI companies, the U.S. government could help improve public perception of AI and share the associated wealth with the country through additional funding. However, critics are likely to question the possibility of state ownership in AI companies like OpenAI.
Separately, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told BBC that Claude’s creator is “in daily conversation with the U.S. government and we are finding ways to assist with national security.” Anthropic has spoken out in favor of a possible agreement with the United States.
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