Will a universal basic income work in the AI economy?
People Matters The rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace may lead to job redundancies and displacements. The “godfather” of AI himself, Professor Geoffrey Hinton,
Homeless people to be given cash in first major UK trial to reduce poverty
The Guardian Researchers are conducting the UK’s first major scientific trials to establish whether giving homeless people cash is a more effective way of reducing
OpenAI CEO’s $60M universal basic income study reveals positive results
Notebook Check A recent social science study found that giving people $1,000 a month in universal basic income (UBI) improved their financial planning and increased their interest
Council supports resolution calling for basic guaranteed income
Chatham Daily News Believing it would make a difference in the health and well-being of Canada’s population, Chatham-Kent councillors voted in favour of a motion
Canada’s National Advisory Council on Poverty has recommended basic income
In chapter 5 of its annual report, Canada’s National Advisory Council on Poverty recommended that Canada implement a basic income. Quote: “The Council proposes that
We all deserve more money. Let me prove why it’s time for universal basic income
Big Issue Universal basic income is not a utopian dream; it’s a practical step to tackle poverty, reduce inequality, and create a sustainable future.
Volunteers providing meals in eastern P.E.I. renew call for basic income guarantee
CBC News In the kitchen at the Lower Montague Women’s Institute, volunteers with the Down East Food Collective regularly get together to prepare and cook more
How a global universal income could help poverty & the planet
Geographical Poverty has reached alarming levels globally, with more than 700 million people living on less than US$1.90 a day. And the wealth gap continues
Manitoba needs plan to cut child poverty rates in half by 2027: report
CBC A new report on child and family poverty in Manitoba says the province needs to commit to “a bold target” of reducing child poverty