Trump Is Snapping Up Stakes in Private Companies. Could A.I. Be Next?
Source: The New York Times · 2026-07-13
Some tech executives are nervous that recent scrutiny of artificial intelligence models could be a prelude to a demand by the Trump administration for an ownership stake.
Over the past year, the Trump administration has made deals to acquire equity stakes in more than two dozen firms, an unusual practice that has extended the government’s influence over industries including semiconductors, nuclear energy, minerals, qu... [2038 chars]