"There’s something very interesting about it, where it almost becomes a partnership with the American public," the president said.

US administration is exploring stakes in major AI firms days after Sen. Bernie Sanders proposed public ownership of leading AI companies.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first pitched the idea directly to President Donald Trump in early 2025, according to Notus

Trump has made AI a focal point, signing executive orders meant to spur growth even while public sentiment remains mixed.

US government could take stakes in major AI companies - SiliconANGLE