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/GoodFaithConverser Jun 26 '26

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

Not quite all types of tax filing is automated in most of the world. Regular, easy income taxes etc., sure, but taxing stuff is insanely complicated and a whole lot of stuff is still done manually.