U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump says he expects major artificial intelligence (AI) companies will agree to “giving back” to the public. In comments reported by Channel NewsAsia and Seeking Alpha, Trump frames the idea as a form of public benefit connected to the growth and use of AI technology. While details of the mechanism and what “giving back” would entail are not specified in the available reporting, both accounts characterize the proposal as Trump’s view that AI firms will ultimately agree to some form of stake or benefit being returned to the public. The reports do not provide confirmation from AI companies themselves or outline any formal policy proposal, legislative language, or timeline. The statements are presented as Trump’s expectations and discussion of how he believes AI companies should respond to public interest concerns as the technology expands. The accounts also do not indicate whether existing regulatory frameworks or alternative approaches are being considered alongside the “giving back” idea.