‘Automation replaces human jobs, so should we be taxing robots?’

‘Automation replaces human jobs, so should we be taxing robots?’

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Unfettered automation could have a seismic impact on jobs in the food industry, and hence unemployment, tax revenues, and the provision of public services. Most do not want to stop innovation or the pursuit of business efficiency. But a growing number – such as leaders in Silicon Valley – also understand that, if the robots are doing the farming and manufacturing, cooking the meals, and serving the drinks, then the money must come from somewhere for former employees to buy what they’re making. One idea is using robot taxes to fund the cost […]

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