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AI could take your job. Here's how Congress wants to help workers.

Sen. Ron Wyden on Friday introduced a bill that would double unemployment benefits to 52 weeks if the jobless rate jumps.

  • Senators propose bills to protect workforce from AI job displacement
  • Stability and Opportunity for Workers Act extends unemployment benefits to 52 weeks
  • Tax AI companies based on token usage to create new jobs and offset layoffs

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