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Universal Basic Income + Robot Tax
A system that combines a universal basic income for all citizens to offset job displacement from automation with a tax levied on robot services to fund the UBI and invest in retraining programs.

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Humanoid robots, indistinguishable from humans, interact seamlessly in social settings, providing companionship, assistance, and emotional support.
Extrapolated from AI Granny and Her Cat Fluffy Go After Phone Spammers - CNET

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