Will robots give us money while taking our jobs?
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2 min readSep 7, 2016
The worst could happen, of course: Millions out of work and permanently out of luck … marginal and disposable. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
This AI expert says that a robot economy will force us to give people unconditional free money … Business Insider
The idea of a guaranteed minimum income (GMI) or basic income guarantee (BIG) is gaining momentum. Some see it as the only way to avoid economic meltdown and keep progress going. Others disagree.
There seems to be a strong desire for purposeful work. If robots and AI start performing most tasks more efficiently than us, how can we prove our worth and find meaning?
Three of many recent reports:
History of GMI and BIG to date:
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