If the Markets Reject OpenAI and Anthropic, the US Should Nationalize Them

· Bruce Schneier · Aug. 14, 2026, 11:05 a.m.
Summary
The essay discusses the potential need for the U.S. government to nationalize AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic if the market does not hold them accountable. It reflects on the initial intentions of these companies to prioritize social good over corporate greed and explores the implications of their current corporate structures potentially endangering public welfare.
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