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Administration Discusses Potential Government Stakes in AI Companies
Senior officials have held preliminary talks with major artificial intelligence firms about possible voluntary share transfers to the government. Returns from any holdings could support public initiatives including dividend payments to households.
Jun 5, 2:51 AM·1m read1 source
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Senior U.S. officials have held preliminary discussions with major artificial intelligence companies about potentially transferring shares to the government voluntarily. Under the reported discussions, returns from those holdings could be directed toward public initiatives, including potential dividend payments to American households.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly discussed the idea with administration officials since the president returned to office and pitched the concept directly to the president in 2025 as a way to distribute AI-driven wealth more broadly. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Background The reported talks come days after Sen.
Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) unveiled a proposal calling for public ownership of major AI firms.
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