Robots could soon be classified as "electronic persons"June 23, 2016 - 11:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In a move that shouldn't come as a surprise to anybody tracking the subtle robotic takeover, it appears the next step towards world domination is about to take place, Digital Spy said. A new proposal from the European Parliament has called for working robots to be classified as "electronic persons," and for their owners to pay social security on their behalf. The draft motion aims to address the challenges that Europe's robotic workforce will present as the technology becomes more advanced. The proposal also states that growing automation will require fresh frameworks for taxation and liability, though the move is expected to face opposition from robotics companies, Digital Spy said. While it aims to address unemployment and inequality concerns by considering only "the most sophisticated autonomous robots" for classification, rights and obligations, a framework was not expected by those within the industry for some decades. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |