- Trump is talking to AI leaders about investing in their companies
- POTUS believes that “the American people will like it [AI] better” as a result
- AI companies could end up donating some capital to a public wealth fund
The US government has reportedly been in contact with ChatGPT maker OpenAI about taking stakes in major AI companies, including OpenAI itself.
The move stems from an idea first floated by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in 2025 as part of a broader concept to ensure the economic benefits of AI reflect the interest of American citizens, but discussions appear to have moved forward.
Although a final decision has not yet been reached, it could involve AI companies donating some capital to a government-backed public wealth fund.
Could AI companies be forced to donate capital to the US government?
Speaking on Air Force One (according to CNBC reporting), President Donald Trump said his administration would consider investing in AI companies to “create almost a partnership with the American public,” noting that discussions are already in progress.
“We’re talking about it,” POTUS added, noting that “where the American people can benefit from the success of AI, the American people will like it more.”
“It would be a beautiful thing,” he declared of the partnership that would make American citizens beneficiaries of the proposed investments. “It would make them rich.”
By financially linking with AI companies, the US government could help improve public perception of AI and share the wealth associated with the country through additional funding; However, critics are likely to question the possible partial ownership of AI companies like OpenAI.
On the other hand, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the bbc that Claude’s creator is “in daily conversations with the United States government and we are finding ways to help national security.” Anthropic has spoken out in favor of the possible agreement with the United States.
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