David Patterson proposes flat sales tax on all revenue as every firm becomes an AI company
rand_longevity · x · 2026-09-03
Computer architecture legend David Patterson proposed a single flat sales tax on all company revenues for the AI era, claiming "all companies will be tech companies." Longevity blogger randlongevity replied "we just have to survive til then." A brief but notable viewpoint exchange on AI's economic impact.
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