Trump eyes AI riches with government stakes in top firms

President Trump is considering a plan to give the U.S. government direct stakes in leading AI companies, potentially allowing the American public to share in the wealth. This strategy could reshape public-private dynamics, influencing innovation, regulation, and taxpayer benefits during tech growth. The president confirmed he is exploring concepts where the public becomes a stakeholder, putting him in unusual alignment with some of his fiercest critics regarding the government's role in the AI sector.