Trump says the US government is considering equity stakes in AI firms, with White House meetings with AI executives planned for mid-June to discuss

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

Per NOTUS, senior US officials held early talks with AI firms about the government acquiring shares, an idea Sam Altman has floated since 2025.

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