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Who pays for the AI economy β€” and who benefits from the wealth it creates?

October 08, 2026

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In this episode of AI on the Ballot, hosts Bennett Iorio and Sanjay Puri explore AI taxation, data-centre tax breaks, automation, and the future of work, followed by a conversation with Congresswoman Sara Jacobs on how tax policy could shape the AI economy.

Key Topics Covered:

πŸ’° AI Taxation: Token, revenue, compute, capital, and labor-displacement taxes.

πŸ€– AI & Jobs: How automation could reshape payroll taxes, employment, and incentives for companies.

πŸ—οΈ Data Centre Tax Breaks: The billions in state and local tax exemptions supporting AI infrastructure.

πŸ›οΈ Public Benefit: Proposals for ensuring workers and the broader public share in AI-driven economic gains.

🌎 AI & Global Competition: How taxation, regulation, and open-source models could affect competition with China.

Who should pay for the AI economy β€” and what should voters ask their candidates about it? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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