向机器人征税！

Core Viewpoint - The discussion around the implementation of a "robot tax" is gaining traction as AI and robotics advance, with concerns about job displacement and economic inequality becoming more prominent [2][3][8]. Group 1: Economic Impact of AI and Robotics - AI technology is predicted to create new jobs and change work content in the long term, but in the short term, it is likely to negatively impact the job market [2]. - South Korea has the highest robot density globally, with 1,012 industrial robots per 10,000 employees in 2023, significantly above the global average of 162 [3]. - The capital return from the robotics industry is much higher than that from human labor, leading to further concentration of capital among capital owners [3]. Group 2: Taxation Proposals and Considerations - The concept of a "robot tax" is proposed to provide financial support for unemployed individuals and maintain minimum living standards [3][8]. - Various forms of "robot tax" have been suggested, including taxing companies that replace human workers with robots and implementing a virtual wage system for robot workers [13]. - The taxation could be structured in multiple ways, such as profit taxes, transaction taxes, or specific levies on automation [12][13]. Group 3: Legal and Theoretical Implications - Current tax systems are primarily designed for human laborers, raising concerns about the sustainability of tax revenues as robots replace human jobs [15]. - The introduction of a "robot tax" challenges existing tax theories, as it may not align with traditional views of taxation as a service exchange [14][15]. - There is a debate about whether robots should be granted legal personhood for taxation purposes, as they currently act as agents of human operators [17].