# Nationalize AI firms if markets reject them, experts argue

Bruce Schneier and Nathan E Sanders argue that if private markets fail to support major AI developers like OpenAI and Anthropic, the US should consider nationalizing them. They contend that AI's profound societal impact requires public oversight, not just market forces. The opinion piece pushes for stronger democratic control over transformative technology.

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- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/12/openai-anthropic-ai-models) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:26 GMT