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Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes

255 points · 249 comments · gmays

  1. christina97 · · focus · HN ↗
    A huge reason for the US strength in tech is the R&D tax credit, and its entire purpose is to spur investment in next generation technologies. It doesn’t seem like an insane stretch to classify investments in AI hardware as R&D, especially given their high risk nature.

    Taxes are also not a zero-sum game: more innovation increases the pie for all, including the government.

    I feel like this is mainly yet another anti-AI hit piece.

    1. devindotcom · · focus · HN ↗
      the article addresses these matters
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