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fromThe Atlantic
1 week agoAmerica's Insane Tax-Filing Process
The U.S. tax system requires individuals to file taxes themselves despite the IRS having most necessary information.
Indeed survey data paints a stark picture of uneven AI engagement across advanced economies. The chart below shows a clear frontrunner: Ireland stands out, with roughly seven in ten workers using AI at least monthly for work, followed by Australia, Germany, and North America. At the other end sits Japan, where fewer than one in five workers report professional AI use - less than half the level seen in the US or UK.
If there are two commandments in Irish politics - get thyself elected and mind thy seat - there might be room for another about boosting thy salary. But do government wages in this country need an overhaul? Irish politicians could be forgiven for a touch of envy as they look at the salary of the prime minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong.
Whether it's on the bus, in the car, or on foot, the daily commute is something that many people dread. The researchers analysed the personal and work-related travel of people living in 43 countries - representing more than half the world. Their results revealed that the average person travels for 1 hour 8 minutes per day, regardless of the mode of transport, or how rich they are.