Reuters, citing digital outlet NOTUS and three people familiar with the matter, reports senior US officials have held preliminary talks with major AI companies about the government taking equity stakes. Discussions are exploratory and details remain unsettled; the proposal centers on companies voluntarily selling shares. Proceeds from any stakes would be used for public purposes, including potential dividends to all US households. The report notes OpenAI and ANTHROPIC are preparing high-profile

Reuters, citing digital outlet NOTUS and three people familiar with the matter, reports senior US officials have held preliminary talks with major AI companies about the government taking equity stakes. Discussions are exploratory and details remain unsettled; the proposal centers on companies voluntarily selling shares. Proceeds from any stakes would be used for public purposes, including potential dividends to all US households. The report notes OpenAI and ANTHROPIC are preparing high-profile IPOs.