Tim Walz Says Tech Companies Are Causing 'Disruptions' To Middle Class Families, Wants Social Media Taxed To Offset AI Job Losses - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
Published on March 19, 2026.
Governor Tim Walz (D-Minn.) has proposed a tax on social media companies to offset job disruptions caused by artificial intelligence. The proposed tax revenue would be used for workforce training, economic development initiatives, and programs aimed at helping businesses adapt to AI.
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