Every era of seismic technological change has been accompanied by the fear that these will upend livelihoods and disrupt established ways of life. From the Luddites smashing looms in 19th-century ...

As Americans grapple with persistent inflation and the looming threat of job displacement from artificial intelligence, an old idea is gaining new momentum: Universal Basic Income (UBI). The concept ...

Some estimates suggest that half of all white-collar jobs will disappear as artificial intelligence advances. How will older white-collar workers displaced in the AI revolution fare? Our recent book, ...

As Americans struggle with the high cost of living, an old idea is getting a fresh look. In dozens of pilot programs around the country, policymakers and researchers are exploring what happens when ...

Universal basic income (UBI) provides regular payments to all individuals in a community, regardless of their employment status or financial need. The idea is that when everyone has enough money to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. AI researcher working with the UN and others to drive social change. The global economy stands at an inflection point. While ...

A German study found basic income recipients continued working despite monthly payments. The study challenges claims that basic income discourages work and promotes dependency. The idea of a basic ...

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