Last week, Newark, N.J., Mayor Ras Baraka announced his intent to pursue a universal basic income program for his city’s residents. He’ll launch a pilot program to test the idea. The idea of giving ...

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There is a palpable fear among American workers that AI is coming for their jobs. The answer to that fear, as I’ve argued, is ...

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One progressive idea that predates AI is gaining traction in unusual corners: a government-backed universal basic income for ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- It's an idea that's sweeping the country: unconditional cash handed out on a monthly basis to families most in need. Universal basic income pilot programs are popping up all ...

Could blockchain hold the promise of a universal basic income? Those supporting universal basic income argue that giving everyone, say, $1,000 a month is one way to handle a future in which robots ...

As an artist who brings complex stories to life through theater, I understand the power of storytelling to shape how we see the world — and what we believe is possible. Narratives can inspire hope, ...

Forget UBI, or universal basic income—the future could be universal basic wealth (or capital), according to a recent op-ed by California state senator Bob Hertzberg and tech titans Eric Schmidt and ...

“Universal basic income” has become a talking point for political progressives in recent years, first as the centerpiece of Andrew Yang’s 2020 presidential bid, then as part of the debates over ...