The plan proposed by OpenAI would involve setting up a fund into which AI companies would contribute equity so the American public can share in the lossmaking sector’s soaring valuations.Of course, the "public" would also be on the hook for continued losses...

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

The CEO pitched the idea as a way to bring economic benefits from AI to the public, according to NOTUS, which added that Altman first pitched the idea to President Donald Trump…

Sam Altman and Bernie Sanders discussed public ownership in AI firms as concerns grow over jobs, data centres and the benefits of AI expansion.