Citrini Research Warns of AI-Driven Economic Disruption and Calls for AI Tax

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The article centers on a co-authored AI scenario report that speculates on possible future economic harms from AI but does not describe any actual harm or malfunction caused by AI systems. The AI system involvement is indirect and hypothetical, focusing on potential future impacts rather than current incidents. The market reactions and discussions are responses to the report's scenario, making this a governance and societal response type of information. Hence, it fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than an AI Incident or AI Hazard.

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