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The Growing Significance of UBI in a Disrupting Economy
While over 200 UBI pilot programs have been implemented worldwide, the U.S. has seen its fair share of experimentation, though the topic remains politically polarizing. Several Republican-led states have even banned UBI, illustrating the divided perspectives on this social safety net.
The urgency around UBI stems from an anticipated future where full automation threatens to render many human jobs obsolete. As AI and robotics automate tasks across industries, the traditional employment model faces existential risk. From this perspective, UBI emerges as a strategic solution—one that could help society adapt, prevent mass homelessness, and provide economic stability during transformative times.