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While UBI has been discussed as a way to provide basic financial security, the conversation advocates for something deeper: universal basic wealth or ownership. Rather than simply handing out cash, individuals could own a share of the value created by AI—akin to owning part of the output or "product" generated by these systems.
This approach emphasizes agency—the importance of individuals feeling like active participants in shaping the future. People want more than just money; they want to feel they have a voice in governing and co-creating technological progress and societal development.