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AI industry says Trump plans to tax chips in the “single dumbest way imaginable”

Thursday, August 27, 2026


The Trump administration proposed a tax on data centers as part of its artificial intelligence strategy. Industry representatives expressed disagreement with the approach. The proposal's specific structure and implementation timeline were not detailed in available statements.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/ai-industry-says-trump-plans-to-tax-chips-in-the-single-dumbest-way-imaginable/

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