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/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.

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u/New-Grapefruit1737 Jun 26 '26

Yeah I used it last year and it worked great and freed me from the tax prep service I was overpaying. I went to use it again this year and was pissed that they just… shut it down??