Sen. Sanders issues report on AI jobs impact

Senate labor committee ranking member Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has issued a report detailing potentially devastating workforce impacts from artificial intelligence and recommending AI-focused responses such as a “robot tax,” as well as stressing the need for broader economic and corporate governance reforms amid upheavals triggered by the technology.

Democrats have been sharpening their criticism of “big tech” around issues such as job losses and social media risks, including Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) who recently said AI will be “a net...