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AI Advisor Dismisses UBI as Fantasy Amid Job Losses

6/6/2025

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David Sacks, an AI advisor to Trump, dismisses universal basic income (UBI) as a mere "fantasy," even as AI transforms the job landscape. Advocates argue UBI could cushion the blow of job losses, but political pushback remains strong. In contrast, Google DeepMind's CEO proposes a "universal high income" to tackle the economic challenges posed by AI.

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David Sacks, an AI advisor to Trump, dismisses universal basic income (UBI) as a mere "fantasy," even as AI transforms the job landscape. Advocates argue UBI could cushion the blow of job losses, but political pushback remains strong. In contrast, Google DeepMind's CEO proposes a "universal high income" to tackle the economic challenges posed by AI.