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Trump advisers weigh structure of potential AI stakes
Senior Trump administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, are considering different approaches to potential government equity stakes in major AI companies. The proposal faces industry resistance, with companies like Microsoft and Meta showing skepticism, and recent export controls on Anthropic adding complexity to the discussions.
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