AI Expert Geoffrey Hinton Suggests Universal Basic Income to Counter Job Loss Threat

According to Odaily, Geoffrey Hinton, renowned as a leading expert in artificial intelligence, recently held discussions with members of the UK government on Downing Street. He suggested that legislators consider implementing a Universal Basic Income (UBI) to counter the impending threat of unemployment. Hinton expressed his belief that the AI revolution will primarily benefit the wealthy, while laymen, blue-collar workers, and those in jobs that can be automated may lose their income sources. In a recent interview with the BBC, Hinton stated that this would be detrimental to society. He suggested that before the issue becomes urgent, there is a 50% chance that we will have to face the problem of AI attempting to take over within the next 5 to 20 years. Hinton's comments highlight the potential societal impacts of AI and the need for preemptive measures to mitigate potential job losses.