Sam Altman, founder of OpenAI, funded a large-scale experiment on Universal Basic Income (UBI).
Thousands of
people in Texas
and Illinois received $1,000 per month for three years, with no strings attached.
This is one of the most comprehensive studies of UBI ever conducted.
The results of the experiment are being released, with implications for the
future of work
.
Many experts believe
automation will eliminate a significant number of jobs.
UBI is seen as a potential solution to the resulting
unemployment.