Trump Considers State Equity in AI Companies (eco.sapo.pt)

• Trump considers federal equity in AI firms, calling it a partnership with the people.
• Discussions held with AI companies on voluntary stake sales for dividend returns.
• Executive order mandates pre-release government review of AI models.

"US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is considering a federal equity stake in major AI companies, framing it as a partnership with the American people. According to NOTUS, talks have occurred between the Trump administration and AI firms about voluntarily selling shares to the federal government, which would then receive dividends. A meeting with key AI figures is planned. This follows Trump signing an executive order Tuesday requiring AI companies to provide models to the government for pre-public release security assessment."