Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Introduce an AI Agent Tax for companies
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45 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to introduce legislation for an "AI Agent Tax" at a higher rate of tax on companies operating in the UK that use AI agents, compared to the standard employer National Insurance Contributions (NIC) applied to human employees.
Tax rate at least 50% higher than equivalent employer NIC for the employees replaced.
We believe AI and automation are displacing entry-level jobs, leading to high underemployment among graduates and young workers. We think this tax would encourage companies to prioritise real people over AI for roles such as data entry, customer service, or basic analysis. We think making AI more expensive protects human employment without banning innovation while generating revenue for job retraining programs. This addresses growing job market imbalances without favouring specific industries.
We believe AI and automation are displacing entry-level jobs, leading to high underemployment among graduates and young workers. We think this tax would encourage companies to prioritise real people over AI for roles such as data entry, customer service, or basic analysis. We think making AI more expensive protects human employment without banning innovation while generating revenue for job retraining programs. This addresses growing job market imbalances without favouring specific industries.
Timeline
| 21 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
45
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
21 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.