Tech founders use AI-generated images to poke fun at Anthony Albanese in protest against tax changes

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According to The Guardian’s source item, Tech founders use AI-generated images to poke fun at Anthony Albanese in protest against tax changes, ‘He’s having a great time with his new 47% equity,’ one entrepreneur jokes, warning that some startups may leave Australia behind Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Tech entrepreneurs have mocked the government’s capital gains tax changes by posting AI-generated photos of Anthony Albanese as their “new founder” and warning that increased taxes could push people away from working for new businesses or send startups overseas. Startups and entrepreneurs may yet receive a carve-out in the federal government’s planned changes to the CGT discount , with the prime minister saying he wanted to support innovation and the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, revealing that consultation was continuing with the sector. Continue reading…

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