Beyond UBI: Tech Leaders Advocate for Economic Reorganization to Ensure Meaningful Contributions in a Future Dominated by AI

Dario Amodei, the anthropically-aligned CEO of Anthropic, believes that while universal basic income may provide a safety net for those threatened by AI, it may not be enough to address the potential concentration of power and wealth. Instead, he suggests that a broader economic reorganization is necessary to ensure that everyone can contribute meaningfully to society.

Amodei’s perspective on this issue goes beyond universal basic income and emphasizes the importance of involving humanity as a whole in conversations about how technology should shape our economy. He is joined by other tech industry leaders like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who has proposed the concept of “universal basic compute.” This idea suggests that owning a share of an advanced language model in a future dominated by such models may hold more value than traditional currency.

These discussions among tech leaders reflect the need for innovative solutions to address the potential societal changes brought about by AI. While many in the tech industry support the concept of universal basic income as a safety net, Amodei believes that a more comprehensive solution is required to address the impact of AI on society.