Anthropic CEO says a universal basic income isn't enough to address AI job losses
Anthropic's CEO argues that a Universal Basic Income alone is insufficient to tackle job losses caused by AI advancements.
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, argues that while a Universal Basic Income (UBI) is better than nothing, it is insufficient to deal with the widespread job losses anticipated due to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). He envisions a society where everyone can contribute, rather than relying solely on government handouts to mitigate economic disparity and joblessness.
Amodei shares concerns that AI could soon outperform humans in many tasks, necessitating a reevaluation of how the economy and societal roles are structured. He highlights that this issue cannot be tackled by a single individual or company alone, but requires a collective conversation among humanity to organize the future effectively.
The CEO notes the urgency of this discourse, especially if AI technology progresses swiftly. He points out various suggestions that have been proposed, such as Universal Basic Compute, which allows people to utilize and trade computing power, though these ideas have not gained much traction as of yet.