Bernie Sanders Wants 50% of AI Firms’ Stock for Americans | Trump And AI Lobby Shocked With New Bill

Bernie Sanders Wants 50% of AI Firms’ Stock for Americans | Trump And AI Lobby Shocked With New Bill

US Senator Be ie Sanders has unveiled a controversial proposal that would require major AI companies to transfer 50% of their stock into a public sovereign wealth fund. Sanders argues that artificial intelligence is built on the collective knowledge of humanity and that the wealth generated by AI should benefit ordinary Americans, not just tech billionaires. The proposed American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act has sparked fierce debate, with supporters calling it economic justice and critics labeling it a socialist takeover that could damage innovation and investment in the AI industry.

Video Published On: Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026, 08:46 [IST]
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