US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs targeting over 60 countries, claiming they're necessary to combat trade imbalances. However, it appears the White House may have used artificial intelligence to calculate the tariff rates, which some experts argue is flawed.
The tariffs range from 10% to 34% and will affect a wide range of goods, including electronics and machinery. The move has sparked concerns among tech giants, who fear it could delay their AI data center projects and increase costs.
Interestingly, an experiment with ChatGPT revealed that the AI tool can generate similar tariff figures based on trade deficit data. However, ChatGPT itself admits that using trade deficits to calculate tariffs is incorrect.
The Trump administration claims to have used a more advanced formula, but experts remain skeptical. The tariffs are set to take effect on April 5, 2025, and will likely have significant implications for global trade and the US economy.
