# Can we tax the robots?

> For over a century, public finance has rested on a straightforward social contract: individuals work, earn income, and contribute taxes, and in return, governments provide social protection and public goods.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/can-we-tax-the-robots?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69fc5cd669d6acdfc9ff6906)
- **Published:** 2026-05-07
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #income #public #robots #social #arrangement #balance #century #challenging
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