In 1967–68, amid the national college debate topic, versions of the idea reached the Oval Office in the Nixon era, then ebbed ...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sees a potential future where AI has eliminated poverty.

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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 ...

Howard County’s new Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot may be framed as compassionate policy, but it’s part of a troubling pattern that’s taking root across Maryland and the United States. Following ...

One of my pet economic ideas of the past few years is that unconditional cash transfers as a step toward a universal basic income should be strongly considered either as a complement or substitute for ...

America is getting older, and the financial architecture built for shorter lifespans and stable careers is straining under ...

There’s a reason that ideas from the progressive ivory tower need to be tested. Often, the grandest theories fall apart when exposed to the rigors of the real world. Consider the case of universal ...

Geoffrey Hinton, an early pioneer of AI technology, says people will lose jobs and advised the British government to adopt a universal basic income.

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, ...

The idea of a universal basic income—a taxpayer-funded minimum monthly payment meant to reduce poverty and improve opportunity—is alluring. That’s especially true for low-income mothers of newborns.