Government Eyes Stake in AI Giants | Business and Finance News

The U.S. government is eyeing a bold new role in AI: direct ownership stakes in major players like OpenAI and xAI. Senator Bernie Sanders proposes a sovereign wealth fund, funded by a one-time stock-based tax on AI giants, to ensure citizens share in AI’s massive economic upside. While betting markets have flirted with the idea of nationalizing SpaceX, odds have dipped — but the underlying trend is clear: AI’s future is being reshaped by government intervention, whether through ownership, regulation, or both. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/458454c841446db8