President Trump is considering government equity stakes in leading AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, with a White House meeting set for next week.

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.