Bill Gates warns of growing wealth gap, pushes for taxing robots

New Delhi, Nov 9 (UNI) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has called for governments to overhaul their taxation policies to address the growing economic inequality that could emerge as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries, businesses and employment patterns. He believes that while AI could create substantial wealth, ensuring that its benefits are distributed more evenly will require stronger government intervention. Speaking on the Financial Times' Tech Tonic podcast, Gates said tackling inequality must remain primarily the responsibility of governments, arguing that philanthropy cannot serve as a substitute for public welfare measures. He pointed out that charitable contributions are voluntary and cannot…