It’s a straightforward thought, and, at first glance, it seems reasonable: replace Social Security with a universal basic income (UBI). It not only could help lower-income retirees live more ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. As global wealth inequality deepens and automation threatens to usher ...

After spending years funding one of the most high-profile universal basic income experiments, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman now says the idea falls short of what the future will demand. “I no longer believe ...

A small Pacific nation has launched what officials describe as the first nationwide universal basic income (UBI) program, offering quarterly payments to citizens as a financial safety net. In some ...

One progressive idea that predates AI is gaining traction in unusual corners: a government-backed universal basic income for ...

Howard County’s new Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot may be framed as compassionate policy, but it’s part of a troubling pattern that’s taking root across Maryland and the United States. Following ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Universal or guaranteed basic income programs are gaining momentum ...