{"aiVersion":"1","content":{"id":"cmq8smca800049g457em6u98u","slug":"who-will-own-the-ai-boom-20260611","title":"Who Will Own the AI Boom?","level":"MEDIUM","publishedAt":"2026-06-11T01:02:31.611Z"},"topic":{"slug":"who-will-own-the-ai-boom-20260611","category":"technology"},"article":{"paragraphs":["Since early June 2026, President Trump has raised the idea that the federal government could take a small ownership stake in major artificial intelligence companies so Americans can share in the gains. He made the remark aboard Air Force One on June 5, and he said his team will \"look into\" the concept while he arranges meetings with AI executives. CNBC and Reuters have reported that discussions with some firms, including OpenAI, have been under way for more than a year, although companies have not immediately agreed to give shares.","The White House has also issued an executive order that creates a voluntary program for AI developers to share powerful new models with the government ahead of public release. Meanwhile, other proposals have gained attention — Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed a plan that would give the public a large ownership stake in top AI firms. The administration has released an AI action plan that emphasizes U.S. competitiveness and national security while seeking new ways to manage risks and benefits."],"wordCount":170,"readTime":2},"vocabulary":[{"word":"ownership stake","example":"He owns a small ownership stake in a startup.","phonetic":"/ˈəʊnərʃɪp steɪk/","definition":"a portion of ownership in a company"},{"word":"equity","example":"The company offered equity to its early staff.","phonetic":"/ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/","definition":"ownership interest in a company or asset"},{"word":"executive order","example":"The president signed an executive order on AI.","phonetic":"/ɪɡˈzɛk.jə.tɪv ˈɔːr.dər/","definition":"an instruction from the president to the government"},{"word":"action plan","example":"The agency published an action plan for AI safety.","phonetic":"/ˈæk.ʃən plæn/","definition":"a set of steps to achieve a policy goal"}],"quiz":[{"answer":"on June 5","question":"When did President Trump make the remark aboard Air Force One?"},{"answer":"CNBC and Reuters","question":"Which two news organizations does the article name as having reported discussions?"},{"answer":"an executive order","question":"What has the White House issued?"}],"discussion":[{"question":"Do you follow news about AI? How often do you read about it?"},{"question":"Have you ever attended a meeting where people discussed money or shares? What was it like?"},{"question":"What do you think about sharing technology gains with the public?"},{"question":"Would you like to learn more about how companies share profits? Why or why not?"}]}