“Leading AI companies would pay a tax on either the price of the tokens they sell or the revenue they generate selling their products, depending on which value is higher. The tax would also be increased if the unemployment rate rises.”
“Leading AI companies would pay a tax on either the price of the tokens they sell or the revenue they generate selling their products, depending on which value is higher. The tax would also be increased if the unemployment rate rises.”
What do you propose?
Immediate cessation of operations for data centers that lower the quality of life in their area until they’re compliant with local ordinances and jail time for the individuals that cause the problem. That last part’s probably never going to happen, but I want it for every business, not just data centers.
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/pollution-musks-unpermitted-xai-power-project-hits-hardest-black-communities-2026-07-14/
“We built more turbines than we have permits for.” Shut down until they’re removed.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/08/georgia-data-centers-water-00909988
Somehow added two unpermitted and unmonitored water connections?! SOMEBODY installed that shit without checking permits and needs to be in jail. Both the installer and the person who hired them.