Donald Trump has floated an idea that could dramatically expand the debate over artificial intelligence and who should profit from it, suggesting that ordinary Americans should receive a direct share of the wealth generated by the booming industry.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is exploring options to give the public a stake in leading AI companies, in response to concerns that individual Americans will not share in the sector’s expected profits. https://t.co/aXof2cojO2
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