Sam Altman, Sanders Discuss Public AI Ownership

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Senator Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies. Sanders has proposed a plan for the public to take a 50% ownership stake in these companies, using the stock to create a public wealth fund. Altman stated he also wants the public to have equity in AI companies, though he could not support Sanders' 50% threshold. He expressed a desire to work with Sanders on the general idea. This meeting highlights a growing trend where political figures, including Donald Trump, are also embracing the idea of public involvement in AI's growth. Trump described a potential partnership where the American people can benefit from AI's success and plans to meet with AI executives to discuss this. This push for public ownership reflects increasing concerns about AI's impact and a desire for broader benefits.