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Uncle Sam considers buying a seat on the Titanic
The US government is considering taking financial stakes in AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, which are not yet profitable. Federal investments in such ventures have reached $20.9 billion across 16 deals, with studies suggesting government funding can boost innovation despite risks.
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