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Oxford and Google DeepMind published a paper. After surveying 8,234 working-age adults in the UK, US, Denmark, and India, they found that only 26% of people work primarily for pay; about 75% would quit if their wages were 100% guaranteed, but 20% would still choose to keep working even with 120% wage security. Based on this, the study argues that if AI replaces a large number of jobs, basic income alone to make up for lost income is not enough; AI transition plans also need to protect the sense of purpose, community, and dignity that work provides.
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Oxford and Google DeepMind study: Basic income cannot offset the impact of AI-driven unemployment
A paper by Oxford and Google DeepMind surveyed 8,234 working-age adults in the UK, US, Denmark, and India, and found that only 26% of people work primarily for pay, about 75% would quit if their wages were 100% guaranteed, yet 20% would still choose to keep working even with a 120% wage guarantee. The study argues that if AI replaces a large number of jobs, basic income alone is not enough to make up for lost income; AI transition plans must also protect the sense of purpose, community, and dignity that work provides.