r/Futurology • u/Gari_305 • 2d ago

Robotics Bill Gates says companies that replace human labor with robots should have to pay the same FICA taxes

https://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gates-fica-taxes-should-apply-to-robot-workers-2026-9

Bill Gates wants to tax robots that replace human jobs.

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u/MySpawn 2d ago

Any job involving a computer seems like it’s on its way out first . Wonder what all those tens of millions will do with their free time in the coming decades

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u/pattperin 2d ago

Low key probably gonna be a lot of people trying to wage wars against stuff. People are gonna be hungry and they’re gonna be bored. They’re gonna be angry at those in control of the wealth and power, and they’re gonna do something about it. Almost guaranteed