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OpenAI and the Trump administration are negotiating a government stake in the AI startup

OpenAI and the Trump administration are negotiating a direct government stake in the AI startup, proposing a "Public Wealth Fund" that would distribute payouts to American citizens. Senator Bernie Sanders has separately proposed a 50 percent tax on AI shares by law. Critics warn the arrangement could create a "too big to fail" dynamic similar to the 2008 financial crisis.

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OpenAI and the Trump administration are negotiating a direct government stake in the AI startup. The idea is a "Public Wealth Fund" that would pay out directly to American citizens. Senator Bernie Sanders wants to push through a 50 percent tax on AI shares by law. Critics fear the arrangement could create a "too big to fail" dynamic similar to the 2008 financial crisis.

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