AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton Advocates Universal Basic Income to Address Job Displacement

Hinton warns of significant job losses and societal impact due to AI advancements, calls for government intervention.

Geoffrey Hinton, known as the 'Godfather of AI', stresses the need for universal basic income to mitigate AI-induced job losses.
Hinton highlights the risk of increased wealth inequality and societal instability if AI productivity gains are not evenly distributed.
He expresses concern over AI's potential to cause an extinction-level event, particularly with its use in military applications.
Hinton's comments come amid broader debates on AI's impact, with significant job losses predicted in various sectors.
Other experts, including OpenAI's Sam Altman, also support universal basic income as a solution to AI-related economic challenges.