Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has announced plans to introduce the AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, which aims to grant the public a 50 percent stake in major artificial intelligence (AI) companies through a one-time tax on their stocks. In a video message, Sanders emphasized that the legislation would empower Americans to shape the future of AI, which he argues is currently dominated by a few wealthy tech leaders. He stated that the wealth generated by AI should benefit all, not just billionaires and investors. This proposal comes as companies like Anthropic and OpenAI prepare to go public. Sanders has previously criticized the unchecked power of large AI firms and co-sponsored the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, which seeks to halt new data center constructions until proper safeguards are implemented. Additionally, he expressed concerns about recent executive orders allowing AI labs to voluntarily submit their models for government testing, labeling them as insufficient to protect the public. Sanders' initiatives reflect a growing call for accountability and equitable distribution of AI's economic benefits.