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What is Bernie Sanders' AI ownership bill?

Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed legislation that would give the public a 50% ownership stake in major AI companies, arguing that since AI models are trained on collectively produced human data, the public deserves an equity claim rather than a one-time payout or charity gesture.

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Tech billionaires suddenly want UBI and wealth funds. Here's why the pivot from AI hype to sudden empathy is a response to real backlash.

Crashtech Editorial July 3, 2026 AI Business & Money

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