American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act
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The gist
Big AI companies would give the US government half their stock. A new Treasury fund would use the profits to pay every American directly.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: everyday Americans getting dividend-style payments; writers and artists whose work trained AI models.
- Loses: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and other AI giants; their current shareholders and executives.
What it does
- Applies to AI companies with over $200 million in yearly AI revenue from data centers, chips, or large models.
- Creates a 50% equity tax paid in newly issued stock, held by Treasury.
- Distributes 5% of the fund's market value yearly to Americans for healthcare, housing, and education.
- Forces AI companies to structurally separate from non-AI businesses within 90 days.
Why should I care?
Supporters say AI trained on humanity's knowledge should benefit everyone, like Alaska's oil dividend. Critics argue seizing half of private companies would crush innovation, spark lawsuits, and push AI firms overseas. An alternative debated: taxing AI profits normally and funding retraining programs instead. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.