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Sam Altman’s push for a public AI fund is gaining steam — envision a system where everyday folks get a slice of AI’s booming profits, not just the ultra-rich. Though floated as early as June and echoed by Trump, the idea remains nascent, needing Congressional approval to move forward. OpenAI’s April policy paper laid out a blueprint for a public wealth fund investing directly in AI firms, with returns distributed to citizens. Meanwhile, Senator Bernie Sanders proposed a bold AI stock tax to fund such a fund — but his plan’s stalled. The debate’s heating up, with big ideas and big hurdles ahead.

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