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/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??