According to Reuters, Trump stated during a press briefing in the Oval Office on June 10 that he plans to meet with 12 to 15 executives from leading AI companies soon. He emphasized, "We are discussing ways to give something back to the people. If that happens, the public will become very wealthy."
He added, "I believe they will do it," and noted that such a move would receive significant support. The White House has not disclosed the names of the companies that will be represented at the meeting.
Earlier, on June 5, Trump expressed a desire to discuss sharing the benefits of the AI industry's success with Americans during a meeting with AI companies. He mentioned that related stakes could potentially be offered to the American public.
This proposal aligns with growing public skepticism about technology in the U.S. A Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that 53% of American adults believe that the spread of AI could result in job losses for themselves or their family members. Similarly, a Quinnipiac University survey found that 55% of respondents think AI will do more harm than good in daily life.
Within the industry, similar proposals have emerged. OpenAI announced in April the creation of a "public fund" to invest in AI companies and related technology firms, with plans to distribute profits to citizens. Anthropic also stated it would establish a $200 million fund to study the impact of AI on jobs and the economy.
However, the specifics of how these plans would be implemented remain unclear. It is uncertain whether the government would directly hold shares, if a separate fund would manage dividends, or if private entities would voluntarily participate.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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