Could Americans Build Wealth Through AI? Why Trump May Be Considering Equity-Sharing Scheme

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Trump is reportedly considering an equity-sharing scheme that would let Americans build wealth from AI development, a proposal that has drawn support from lawmakers across the political spectrum. The policy aims to distribute gains from artificial intelligence to ordinary citizens rather than concentrating them among tech companies and investors. While the idea appeals to both progressives and conservatives seeking to address AI's economic disruption, economists express reservations about implementation details, feasibility, and whether such a scheme could meaningfully counter wealth concentration in the tech sector.