A new bill would tax AI tokens to fund jobs if the technology causes mass unemployment
Fortune
A new bill proposes taxing AI companies based on token value or revenue to fund job creation if AI causes mass unemployment. The tax rates would increase automatically as unemployment rises, with proceeds directed toward sectors like construction, infrastructure, and elder care. Lawmakers argue that AI's economic benefits should include job security and shared profits for workers.
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