"AI father" Geoffrey Hinton suggests that the UK government adopt Universal Basic Income (UBI) to address the threat of unemployment
ChainCatcher news, the expert known as the "godfather of artificial intelligence," Geoffrey Hinton, recently consulted with members of the UK government at Downing Street, suggesting that lawmakers consider adopting Universal Basic Income (UBI) to address the impending threat of unemployment.Hinton believes that the AI revolution will primarily benefit the wealthy. Laypeople, blue-collar workers, and those in jobs that can be automated may lose their sources of income. He stated in a recent interview with the BBC, "This will be detrimental to society."Hinton indicated that before the issue becomes urgent, he estimates "within the next 5 to 20 years from now, we have a 50% chance of having to face the problem of AI trying to take over."