Do you believe a "bot tax" is a viable policy option to address the potential negative impacts of automation on employment?

Efficiency gains are inevitable, but how companies support displaced workers will be critical. Can employees be retrained and retained, or will they simply be laid off? Rapid workforce disruption would be harmful, even though AI and robotics will ultimately be beneficial. My concern is that if automation replaces jobs too quickly, it could cause widespread unemployment and significant economic disruption, especially without programs to reintegrate displaced workers.

I fully support AI and robotics, but if the transition happens too rapidly, planning for affected workers becomes essential. A gradual rollout allows the workforce to adapt naturally, much like how buggy whip manufacturers transitioned to the automobile industry over time. But what happens when AI eliminates fast food jobs, entry-level accounting positions, and IT service desk roles in only 0-5 years? Where will people begin their careers if entry-level opportunities disappear? They can’t all start careers with a decade of experience.