A bold legislative proposal aims to turn high-growth artificial intelligence profits into public wealth through a mandatory equity-sharing model. Under this plan, any AI company reaching an annual revenue threshold of $200 million would be subject to a one-time 50% tax assessed on their shares. These assets would feed into a national sovereign wealth fund designed to give every citizen a direct stake in the AI revolution.
The financial impact of such a fund would be distributed through two primary channels:
- Direct Dividends: An annual 5% dividend payout could provide more than $1,000 to every citizen.
- Public Infrastructure: Remaining funds would be reinvested into critical social sectors including healthcare, education, and housing.
By treating the AI boom as a collective national resource, the proposal seeks to decouple economic survival from traditional labor, which many fear will be displaced by automation. This shift from corporate taxation to direct equity ownership marks a significant pivot in how the United States approaches wealth redistribution in the digital age.
