AI could lead to massive job losses. Is basic income a possible answer?

AI could lead to massive job losses. Is basic income a possible answer?

Prominent figures working in AI are saying a basic income could be needed to weather massive job losses linked to the technology.

Last week, the research arm of the world’s most well-known artificial intelligence (AI) company released a large study on universal basic income.

OpenResearch, a division of OpenAI, gave 3,000 random study participants either $1,000 (€920) or $50 (€46.16) per month for three years with no questions asked.The research found the majority directed that money towards their basic needs, like rent and food, and dedicated more of their time to caring for others. They even considered going back to school, […]

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