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Donald Trump said the US government may take direct equity stakes in AI giants like OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI, essentially endorsing Sen. Bernie Sanders' populist logic. This move validates fears within Trump's MAGA base and marks a shift from his previous stance on AI deregulation. Trump's statement comes after AI CEOs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft warned Congress that AI is making it too easy to design bioweapons.
The US government is weighing a proposal to take stakes in leading artificial intelligence providers. President Donald Trump confirmed the report during a press briefing, stating he will meet with AI developers at the White House next week. The proposal involves OpenAI donating equity to the government, which would be used to finance an investment vehicle for Americans to share in AI profits. The details of the initiative are still in flux, with unclear stakes and returns.
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