Donald Trump proposes public share ownership in U.S. artificial‑intelligence companies

President Donald Trump announced a proposal that would let American citizens directly benefit from the artificial‑intelligence boom by holding ownership stakes in leading AI firms. He suggested that the federal government could acquire a small portion of shares in these companies and that a public investment fund might be created, with firms contributing 1 %‑5 % of their equity. Trump called the idea “great” and said it would partner the American public with the AI revolution, helping the United States stay ahead of China in the technology race. The proposal has sparked debate among industry leaders and policymakers about how AI‑generated wealth should be distributed.

“It's a very interesting idea… it creates a partnership with the American public. It would make them partners in this revolution,” Trump said during a briefing on Air Force One.