Proposals include government board seats, equity stakes, or stock-based taxes to secure public share in AI sector profits.
President Donald Trump is evaluating options to grant the public a stake in leading AI companies, citing concerns over profit distribution. Potential measures include government board representation, targeted industry taxes, or federal funding in exchange for equity stakes, which could reshape federal revenues.
AI firms OpenAI and Anthropic recently filed for U.S. initial public offerings, with OpenAI targeting a valuation of up to $1 trillion. Senator Bernie Sanders proposed a 50% government ownership stake via stock-based taxes, aiming to capture AI-driven wealth for public benefit.
No major AI developers, including Anthropic, Google, or OpenAI, have commented on the proposals. The initiatives reflect broader debates over equitable access to AI sector growth.