President Donald Trump announced plans to convene a meeting with top artificial‑intelligence firms next week, proosing a model that would let ordinary Americans become financial partners in the industry’s growth. The initiative, framed as a way to share AI’s wealth and preserve U .S. global leadership, follows an executive order that has already drawn voluntary cooperation from leading firms.

All‑Hands AI Summit: Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI Set to Attend

According to the report, the president said “all of them” would attend the meeting, and early indications confirm that Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI—SpaceX’s AI arm—have pledged alignment with the administration’s goals... The gathering is expected to explore mechanisms such as public leases or direct financial stakes that would allow citizens to share in the industry’s massive financial gains.

Public Leases and Direct Stakes: A New Model for Wealth Sharing?

The proposed framework would treat the American public as a “partner” in AI’s success,potentially trhough public leases or direct financial stakes. aides argue the strategy balances minimal oversight with incentives for corporate‑government partnership, ultimately seeking to channel AI’s wealth toward public benefit. According to the source, the president framed AI as the nation’s paramount strategic asset, surpassing even historical technological milestones like the nuclear race.

Echoes of Bernie Sanders, but with a Trump Twist

The concept echoes a prior proposal by Senator Bernie Sanders, though Trump dismissed any ideological surprise,noting his ability to attract progresssive voters. The administration’s approach reflects a broader effort to democratize AI’s rewards while cementing American dominance in a sector deemed critical to future economic and geopolitical power.

Uncertain Details: Who Will Shape the Partnership?

While the meeting’s agenda remains vague, the source reports that the administration is still deciding on the specific mechanisms that would allow citizens to benefit. Questions linger about how public leases would be structured, what level of oversight would be required, and which companies will ultimately decide on the terms of the partnership.