Pentagon CTO says U.S. government shouldn't take stakes in tech giants, questions adding AI regs

The U.S. government should not take equity stakes in technology companies, according to the Pentagon's Chief Technology Officer, who also questioned the need for additional AI regulations. The CTO's position reflects opposition to proposals that would give government ownership interests in major tech firms. The statement comes as the Trump administration has resisted calls from industry figures and lawmakers for AI development slowdowns or new regulatory frameworks.

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