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title: "Mark Cuban Proposes Federal Tax on AI Tokens"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286824352.md"
description: "Mark Cuban has proposed a federal tax on AI tokens, suggesting a levy of under 50 cents per million tokens. He believes this could enhance efficiency among AI operators and generate $10 billion annually, potentially aiding federal debt reduction. Critics argue it may disadvantage U.S. firms. Cuban compares this to the crypto industry's regulatory evolution."
datetime: "2026-05-18T22:06:31.000Z"
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# Mark Cuban Proposes Federal Tax on AI Tokens

Mark Cuban has proposed a federal tax on artificial intelligence (AI) tokens, suggesting a levy of less than 50 cents per million tokens. According to BeInCrypto, Cuban believes this tax could drive large AI model operators toward efficiency while generating billions in annual revenue. The Dallas Mavericks owner likened the proposal to the regulatory path once resisted by the crypto industry, noting that early crypto supporters opposed regulation but later embraced it for growth. Critics, including Anduril founder Palmer Luckey, argue the tax could disadvantage American firms and make foreign models more appealing. Cuban estimates the tax could initially yield $10 billion annually, potentially funding federal debt reduction or programs addressing AI disruptions.

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