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Bernie Sanders Waves Off Elon Musk's 'Universal High Income' Argument,' Says Tesla CEO Can't Even Support 5% Tax On His $817 Billion Wealth
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Event summary
Senator Bernie Sanders criticized Elon Musk's suggestion of a "universal high income" supported by AI, arguing that Musk himself does not support a 5% tax on his substantial wealth to fund such initiatives. Sanders' remarks come amidst growing concerns about AI-driven job displacement, with Meta Platforms Inc. announcing significant layoffs linked to AI investments. Despite these concerns, Musk has previously stated that Tesla plans to expand its human workforce, asserting that AI advancements would boost productivity.