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.
