As artificial intelligence continues to advance, it’s only a matter of time until robots start taking human jobs. Being well aware of this, Bill Gates has a plan that could help displaced workers economically while freeing up labor for work that requires human empathy and understanding. His plan: Implement a tax on companies that use robots. The co-founder of Microsoft believes such a tax would create a smooth transition to the world of automation, but instead of us telling you what he thinks, watch this little clip of Gates himself explaining why he would tax robots.
Bill Gates: The robot that takes your job should pay taxes
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