TechnologyJune 11, 2026

Who Will Own the AI Boom?

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Key Vocabulary

stake/steɪk/

a share or piece of ownership in a company

"The government may take a small stake in an AI firm."

dividend/ˈdɪv.ɪ.dend/

a payment to owners from a company’s profits

"Investors received a dividend last month."

executive order/ɪɡˈzɛk.jə.tɪv ˈɔːr.dər/

a rule given by the president to manage government operations

"The White House signed an executive order on AI."

Listening

Who Will Own the AI Boom?

President Trump said the government will look into taking a small ownership stake in big artificial intelligence companies. He spoke aboard Air Force One on June 5, 2026. The idea would let Americans share in new technology wealth and could include public dividends. He said the plan is only under review now.

The White House has signed an executive order that asks some AI firms to share powerful new models with the government before release. The president said he will meet AI company leaders soon to discuss how the plan might work. Some companies have not yet agreed or commented on the idea.

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Quiz

1. Who said the government will look into taking a stake in AI companies?

2. When did he speak aboard Air Force One?

3. What has the White House signed?

Reading Practice

Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.

Discussion

Do you worry that new technology changes your job? How?

Have you ever owned a small share or investment? What happened?

What do you think when you hear the phrase "share in the gains"?