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The Intelligence from The Economist

The Intelligence from The Economist

Coffer stop: AI may shrink tax base

Oct 2, 2026 · 26m

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If Artificial Intelligence results in job losses or lower salaries, government revenues will fall. Our correspondent explains how best to tax the windfalls from AI. Paint is a surprisingly cheap way to cool buildings. And remembering the life of Stanislas Hutin , who revealed France’s barbarity in Algeria. Watch extended clips from Insider here Guests and host: Callum Williams, senior economics writer Nikita Ostrovsky, science writer Ann Wroe, obituaries editor Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: AI, tax, wealth tax, consumption tax Climate change, paint, adaptation Stanislas Hutin, Algeria, France, war crimes Listen to what matters most, from global politics and…