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Black Sash still wants R350 Covid-19 grant increased

People protest for the R350 grants outside Sassa office in Bellville, Cape Town, in April. Picture: Gallo Images Human rights organisation Black Sash is adamant that the R350 Covid-19 special relief of distress (SRD) grant is not enough to help prevent hunger and poverty.

This is after President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced the reinstatement of the R350 grant to assist citizens who have no means of supporting themselves during the Covid-19 pandemic.

ALSO READ: Government in talks to reopen Ters scheme to aid those affected by recent lockdown Ramaphosa indicated that the R350 grant would continue to be paid […]

Die Linke Rejects Universal Basic Income at Party Conference, Sparking Controversy and Debate

Die Linke Rejects Universal Basic Income at Party Conference, Sparking Controversy and Debate

The Left Party’s congress voted against including unconditional basic income in its program, despite previous member support, citing high costs and alternative proposals.

Anna Muller 20 October 2024Last Update : 7 hours ago www.zeit.de

On October 20, 2024, the Left Party’s federal congress voted against including the demand for a universal basic income in its party program. This decision follows years of internal debate about the concept, which proposes a government payment to citizens regardless of their financial situation. What does this mean for the future of social welfare in Germany ?Key Takeaways Left party rejects unconditional basic income proposal […]

3 Ways To Close The Digital Divide

3 Ways To Close The Digital Divide

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arxiv.orgApplications of Generative AI in Healthcare: algorithmic, ethical, legal and societal considerations blogs.lse.ac.ukHow to bridge the artificial intelligence divide

Economic Redistribution and Universal Basic IncomeThe challenges posed by the AI digital divide necessitate a multifaceted approach, particularly through economic redistribution and the implementation of Universal Basic Income (UBI). Economic Redistribution Economic redistribution is essential to address the growing income inequalities exacerbated by automation. Progressive taxation can play a pivotal role in reallocating resources from the wealthiest segments of society to those most affected by job displacement. This approach not only alleviates income disparities but also fosters […]

Universal Basic Income – UBI

Universal Basic Income - UBI

Lobbyist Posts: 12 Founded: Oct 17, 2024 Anarchy Galloism wrote : Yammmy wrote :It doesn’t seem very reasonable to impose taxes on the salaries of wealthy workers to guarantee a universal basic income through them. Through the autonomy of the market economy, we can operate a more efficient system. It is natural that we need a lot of time and money to receive more education and live a better life, and it is an inevitable social phenomenon that the gap between each other and the process and background of our lives is caused. We need to accept this.
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Basic Income: Let’s Continue the Conversation

The idea of a Basic Income or a Guaranteed Annual Income has been getting a lot of attention in recent years. In July of 2016 Vibrant Communities hosted a community conversation about Basic Income. However, it was more than a year before this event that I had first heard of the notion. The idea that our current income support system could be replaced by a universal basic income was intriguing!

Before we continue this conversation about basic income I must tell you a little bit about my time as a front-line worker, and how it has shaped the person I […]

Reducing food insecurity and improving health with a basic income guarantee

Reducing food insecurity and improving health with a basic income guarantee

I read with interest Dr. Trevor Hancock’s article, “Reducing the cost of inequality,” in which he argued that poverty in Canada is now so expensive we cannot afford it. 1 Public health teaches us that tackling poor health outcomes ascribed to poverty — particularly those faced by Indigenous people — necessitates acting on upstream causes of inequality. As Dr. Hancock notes, public health is naturally eyeing innovative policies like the guaranteed income (or basic income guarantee) to improve health and offset the exorbitant costs of poverty.

As a negative income tax, a basic income guarantee works like this: if your […]

Creating a Financially Inclusive World with World Coin

Creating a Financially Inclusive World with World Coin

My dream is to create a world where more people can benefit from ‘basic income’ and do what they want

OpenAI founder and CEO Sam Altman made an announcement at the world’s first official event, "A New World," held in San Francisco. Altman, as a co-founder of WorldCoin, introduced a foundation called Tools for Humanity (TFH) with Alex Blania. TFH created World Coin, a virtual currency aimed at providing basic income guarantees in the AI era.

World Coin uses iris recognition to differentiate between AI and real individuals, rewarding verified human users with world coins. Iris recognition reaches the mainstream […]

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin rebrands as World, introduces revamped, faster Orb

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin rebrands as World, introduces revamped, faster Orb

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin has now undergone a rebrand – the one-year-old crypto-based identity verification project will henceforth be known as simply “World.” This rebrand was announced at an event in San Francisco. Alex Blania – co-founder and CEO of Tools for Humanity (the start-up that created World), said that the former name “just doesn’t work anymore.”

“…as the scale of the project grows along with the importance of World ID’s proof of human protocol, the name “Worldcoin” no longer encapsulates the mission of the project—to accelerate every human. At the event, Blania and Altman introduced the World Network, or World […]

Universal Basic Income: Transforming Welfare in India

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Employment GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions This editorial is based on “ A modified UBI policy may be more feasible ” which was published in The Hindu on 18/10/2024. The article highlights the potential of a simplified Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India, using models like PM-KISAN to provide a basic safety net. It discusses the benefits of reduced administrative costs and fewer exclusion errors, while addressing fiscal and implementation challenges. For Prelims: Universal Basic Income , PM-KISAN , Economic Survey 2023-24 […]

Addapedia Editorial: Daily News Editorial PDF, 18 October 2024

Addapedia Editorial: Daily News Editorial PDF, 18 October 2024

Addapedia Editorial Addapedia Editorial: Daily News Editorial PDF, 18 October 2024: Hello Aspirants ADDA 247 is back with Editorial Analysis in English. your daily source for in-depth news coverage and insightful editorial analysis. In this section, we comprehensively examine the latest national and international events, current affairs, and the historical context behind today’s most pressing topics. Our goal is to provide you with a well-rounded perspective on the news, helping you understand not just the headlines, but the intricate details and background that shape our world. This ADDAPEDIA Editorial Analysis will help you understand the National and International events […]