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How do we even define a robot for tax purposes? Is a CNC machine a robot? A 3d printer? An injection moulder with pid control, a cnc box folder, a printer? a c
by xyzzy123 3y ago
How do we even define a robot for tax purposes?
Is a CNC machine a robot? A 3d printer? An injection moulder with pid control, a cnc box folder, a printer? a coffee machine?
All of these can be considered "computer controlled machines that can displace human jobs".
If the definition of "robot" includes "controlled by a computer" it would be hilarious to see a return to non-computer controls (eg analog, clockwork, punch cards) for tax reasons.
- Closi 3y agoAssume you would have to include pure software too. What's the practical/policy-level difference between a hardware-robot that takes a job away from 3 production operatives and some software-robot that takes away the jobs of 3 entry level data-entry operatives? (Other than the fact that one is built with gears and motors, and the other is built with silicon and code)