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California Gov. Gavin Newsom advocates for a national 'billionaires' tax' and federal ownership of AI companies, while opposing a similar state-level tax proposal in California. He argues wealth concentration threatens democracy and proposes reforms to inheritance taxes, corporate tax rates, and AI equity distribution.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom advocates for a national billionaires' tax and government ownership of AI companies, opposing a similar state-level proposal in California due to concerns it may drive billionaires out of the state. He proposes federal tax reforms, including a minimum tax on individuals with over $100 million in net worth and higher corporate tax rates, to address wealth concentration and fund social programs.