Trump Muses About Government Taking a Piece of A.I. Companies
President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of ordinary Americans receiving a share of the artificial intelligence industry’s profits. He suggested that the federal government could acquire stakes in AI companies to achieve this goal. The remarks were reported by New York Times journalists from Washington and San Francisco as the topic gains traction in policy circles.
- ▪Trump said the government could take a piece of AI companies to help Americans benefit from the sector’s growth.
- ▪He framed the idea as a way to distribute the wealth generated by emerging technologies.
- ▪The comments were covered by New York Times reporters Tripp Mickle, Ana Swanson, and Cecilia Kang.
- ▪The discussion reflects a broader debate in Washington about public involvement in high‑tech industries.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 32 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: right. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Trump blindsided some AI companies with government equity talk — Washington Examiner
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }Artificial IntelligenceHybrid Work ForceA.I. DegreesManaging AgentsWhite House Executive OrderPope Leo’s A.I. MessageAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTFor a Second Time, Trump Muses About Americans Sharing in A.I. WealthPresident Trump touched on what is an increasingly hot topic in Washington: how average Americans can get a piece of the tech industry’s A.I.
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