https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fundContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fund#u26960Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:51:13 +0000A plan by OpenAI to grant the US government a 5% equity stake in major AI firms has sparked controversy. The proposal is being discussed as an alternative to Senator Bernie Sanders' plan for a 50% stock tax. Sam Altman is also proposing a Public Wealth Fund to give every US citizen a stake in OpenAI.Still unconfirmed:OpenAI is discussing a plan to grant the US government a 5% equity stake in major AI firmsSam Altman is proposing a Public Wealth Fund to give every US citizen a stake in OpenAISenator Bernie Sanders has a plan for a 50% stock tax https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fund#u22229Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:27:01 +0000OpenAI is discussing a plan to grant the US government a 5% equity stake in major AI firms. This proposal contrasts with Senator Bernie Sanders' plan for a 50% stock tax. Sam Altman is also proposing a Public Wealth Fund to give every US citizen a stake in OpenAI.What's confirmed:OpenAI proposes giving the US government a 5% equity stake in AI firms.A Senate bill demands a 50% stake.Still unconfirmed:The proposal for a 5% stake involves all major AI companies. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fund#u16007Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:06:07 +0000Senator Bernie Sanders plans to introduce legislation to create a sovereign wealth fund. The fund would be financed by a one-time 50% stock tax on top AI firms. Targeted companies include OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI.What's confirmed:Bernie Sanders plans to introduce legislation creating a sovereign wealth fund financed by a one-time 50% stock tax on leading AI companies.The proposed stock tax targets companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fund#u10686Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:51:43 +0000Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act to establish a $7 trillion fund. The plan uses taxes on AI profits to provide public ownership stakes in major firms. Funds would support infrastructure, education, and direct payments to citizens.What's confirmed:Bernie Sanders proposed a $7 trillion AI wealth fund.The plan seeks to give the public ownership stakes in major AI companies.The fund would be financed by taxing the profits of AI companies.Still unconfirmed:The bill would provide everyone with $1,000 a month.The proposal is based on a law professor's https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fund#u7364Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:06:11 +0000Senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation to establish a $7 trillion fund. The bill seeks to give the public 50% ownership in the largest domestic AI companies. Sanders intends for these funds to improve general living standards rather than increasing the wealth of the richest individuals.What's confirmed:Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act on June 18.The proposed legislation would grant the public 50% ownership in the largest AI companies in the United States.The bill aims to create a $7 trillion AI sovereign wealth fund.Still unconfirmed:Economists https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fund#u5836Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:56:09 +0000Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed a national fund to give the public direct ownership stakes in the largest AI companies. The plan aims to distribute profits to citizens through a sovereign wealth fund. This follows separate efforts by the Trump administration to pursue AI equity stakes.What's confirmed:Bernie Sanders proposed the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act.The plan seeks to provide the public with a direct ownership stake in the largest AI companies in the US.Still unconfirmed:The plan includes a 50% stock tax on major AI firms to create a $7 trillion fund.The bill would grant Am https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-controversial-plan-behind-an-ai-wealth-fund#u3651Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:31:27 +0000The Trump administration is considering a public wealth fund and AI equity stakes to distribute returns to citizens. Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed a separate plan for public ownership of the largest AI companies. Critics of the administration's approach suggest it could act as a bailout.What's confirmed:Senator Bernie Sanders proposed a plan to provide Americans with ownership stakes in the largest AI companies.The Trump administration is weighing the use of AI equity stakes and a public wealth fund to send returns to Americans.Still unconfirmed:The Trump administration's AI we