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UBI will usher in the future of creativity thanks to AI

Shaun Turner
3 min readJan 25, 2023

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So, the march of AI is inevitable and with that will come “job realignment” by which I mean realigned to the benefits office by and large. How can this be mitigated or used to the advantage of society in general?

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UBI will be something that for a large portion of currently employed people in manual, semi-manual or low-level data processes/management roles will enable them to do things they never expected to do.

I think we could be looking at the evolution of a social contract where for 5 years, someone whose job has been removed by AI/automation could be paid at the same level whilst retraining for free or, pursuing new qualifications, or simply creating new art.

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Don’t think it’s necessary? Well just ask ChatGPT…

Here are five ways in which the advancement of AI and its increasing use across industries may lead to the need for a universal basic income:

  1. Automation of jobs: As AI becomes more advanced, it is likely that more and more jobs will be automated, potentially leading to widespread job displacement and unemployment. A universal basic income could provide a safety net for those…

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Shaun Turner
Shaun Turner

Written by Shaun Turner

Digital Transformation Leader | AI Enthusiast | Strategist | Podcast host | Reformed Theology Nerd

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