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Debatable: Government stakes in AI
Sen. Bernie Sanders and President Donald Trump support a proposal for the federal government to gain public ownership stakes in AI companies through a one-time 50% stock tax, with proceeds placed in a sovereign wealth fund. The idea faces skepticism from some senators, who cite risks like conflicts of interest, stifled competition in government contracts, and concerns about government overreach into private companies.
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