United States survey shows strong backing for public AI ownership
PUBLISHED Jul 12, 2026, 12:56 PM ET
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A June 2026 national survey of 1,690 U.S. adults conducted by research firm Verasight found that 69 percent support requiring major artificial intelligence companies to transfer 50 percent of their equity into a publicly owned sovereign wealth fund. The results, reported Sunday, July 12, 2026, closely align with the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Bernie Sanders in June 2026. The proposed legislation would create a federal public fund, projected by supporters to reach about $7 trillion, financed through mandatory equity transfers from leading AI developers whose underlying research and infrastructure were heavily taxpayer-funded.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- June 2026 Verasight conducts national AI survey
- June 2026 Sanders introduces AI wealth fund bill
- June 2026 Survey samples 1,690 American adults
- June 2026 Proposal targets largest AI developers
- July 12, 2026 Survey findings first reported publicly
- July 12, 2026 Data show 69 percent public support
- July 12, 2026 Plan estimates seven trillion valuation
- Recently Lawmakers debate AI-generated wealth distribution
News Intelligence
- The AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act could change the AI industry. If passed, it would require major AI companies to give up half their equity. This could mean more public control and potential profit from AI advancements. Watch for updates on this bill.
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