On Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, a plan to confiscate stock in AI companies was reported in the United States. The proposal, discussed in political and business-economic circles, suggests a direct approach to controlling AI company assets without resorting to taxation. The details of the plan remain limited, but it has attracted attention for its potential impact on the AI industry and stockholders.

The report was published by Daniel J. Pilla in the National Review, a conservative-leaning publication, which summarized the approach with the phrase: "No need to tax them if you own them."

Further information on the plan's implementation, scope, and legal framework has not been disclosed.

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