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Robot tax debate: Bill Gates says pension contributions should still be paid on work a robot displaces

Oct 12, 2026 · Issue 11 · 2 sources, 2 articles

Bill Gates says the current system is absurd, because if a robot takes a job, pension contributions should still be paid on it. Analyses ask whether a robot tax could deter AI-related job losses.

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The possibility of a robot or AI tax may also affect the cost calculation of replacing labour.

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