EU considers laws to define the 'legal status' of robot workers
Draft plan highlights issues that need consideration as more robots enter workforces

The European Parliament has set out draft plans that could see robot workers classed as 'electronic persons' with certain legal rights. Specifically, the plan urges the European Commission to consider...
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