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Why tax AI?
Bill Gates suggests taxing AI or robots as a way to manage the economic impact of automation. The idea is that if AI takes over jobs, the tax revenue could help fund retraining for people or support those whose jobs are displaced. This aims to soften the 'turbulent' transition Gates predicts, ensuring society can adapt to these technological shifts.
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