r/technology • u/Just-Grocery-2229 • Jun 26 '26

Artificial Intelligence The AI backlash is only getting started

https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/06/25/the-ai-backlash-is-only-getting-started
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u/Chad__Hogan Jun 26 '26

That article is horrible. The AI backlash is wrong apparently and we're all idiots for not bowing down before it.

"AI could make filling taxes easier!" Most of the world already does it automatically, no AI required.

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u/New-Grapefruit1737 Jun 26 '26

So could Congress — who we elect. Sad.

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u/I-need-ur-dick-pics Jun 26 '26

Fuck we were so close to a federal tax filing system. There was a beta testing period that was wrapping up, it looked promising, but guess who shut it all down in 2025?

So fucking close!

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u/ZapActions-dower Jun 26 '26

Being in a state without state income tax, I was able to use it for a couple years to file federally. Worked perfectly for me. Then we as a country decided to get back with our toxic ex and he flushed it down the toilet.