Comment by Marjorie D. Parker

Currently, our tax systems rely heavily on human wages via payroll taxes. As AI replaces human roles, that tax revenue disappears, even as corporate productivity hits record highs. [...] If we do nothing, the wealth generated by AI will remain concentrated while the public ledger shrinks. By shifting the tax burden toward AI-powered capital, we ensure that AI advancement isn’t just about technological progress, it’s about human prosperity.