- Mark Warner is a U.S. Senator involved in AI legislation, while Trump's adviser monitors AI incidents affecting tech.
- Senator Mark Warner is discussing AI governance and safety issues with Congress.
- The Senate is currently debating new legislation concerning AI safety and governance, involving major industry players like OpenAI.
- Mark Kelly made calls from the Senate floor regarding artificial intelligence issues.
Mark Kelly Proposes Taxes on AI and Digital Advertising Revenues
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What happened
Senator Mark Kelly introduced legislation proposing new taxes on large technology companies to address artificial intelligence-fueled shifts in the workforce. The bill targets three areas: digital advertising revenues, AI usage based on generated data, and "excess profits" by AI firms. These revenues would seed an "AI Horizon Fund" with an initial $30 billion appropriation.
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Why it matters
The fund is intended to support worker programs and increased unemployment benefits. The fund's governing council would include AI experts from labor, higher education, and workforce development. The proposal currently has no co-sponsors.
Mark Kelly has previously made calls from the Senate floor regarding artificial intelligence issues. The Senate is currently debating new legislation concerning AI safety and governance, involving major industry players like OpenAI.
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Who's involved
- Mark KellyIntroduced the bill proposing new taxes on technology companies to fund worker programs.