Why is basic income being debated?

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Basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th-century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain

A story has been going around about artificial intelligence for the past decade: At some point, AI advances, robots and ...
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The case for a universal basic income in the era of A.I.

Support for a universal basic income has not been limited to the left. Milton Friedman—a key advisor to Barry Goldwater, the ...
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A German experiment gave people a basic monthly income. The effect on their work ethic was surprising

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The German study found that people receiving a universal basic income felt they had more time to spend with their partners, ...

Universal Basic Income (UBI)

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A basic income program trial is sending $1,000 each month to people who lost work to AI

It comes as a big assist to the 7% who have been replaced by tech.
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A marijuana tax is now funding $750 no-strings-attached monthly payments to families in New Mexico

Albuquerque is now funding a basic income project with its tax on recreational cannabis. The program targets vulnerable communities, providing $750 monthly payments to families. "This isn't just about ...