President Donald Trump said he is considering whether the U.S.government should acquire ownership stakes in leading artificial intelligence companies, a proposal that would represent a significant expansion of federal involvement in the technology sector.

According to Trump, the idea is expected to be discussed with industry leaders during an upcoming White House meeting focused on artificial intelligence and national competitiveness.

The comments come as several prominent AI-related companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX, are preparing for public market listings or other major financial milestones.

Trump suggested that government participation could help align national interests with the rapid development of advanced AI technologies, which are increasingly viewed as strategically important for economic growth, national security, and global technological leadership.

The proposal follows earlier actions by the administration that involved taking stakes in major corporations, including semiconductor manufacturer Intel, marking a departure from long-standing U.S.practices that generally favored limited direct government ownership in private companies.

Supporters may argue that such investments could allow taxpayers to benefit from the growth of critical technologies, while critics are likely to raise concerns about government influence over private enterprise and market competition.

The discussion highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence policy in Washington as lawmakers and regulators debate how the United States should support, oversee, and compete in the rapidly evolving AI industry.