The US government could potentially become a shareholder in OpenAI and Anthropic.

Trump told TIME that the government could take ownership stakes in the two AI companies, saying, “I might. Maybe I could do that.”

He ruled out nationalizing the companies, but pointed to the government’s 10% stake in Intel, which he says has generated about $60 billion for the US.

OpenAI reportedly discussed giving Washington a 5% stake in July. Anthropic and the administration, however, have denied that any such stake was discussed.

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