Artificial Intelligence

We should let the robots take our jobs - and then pay us all a basic income

Jul 31, 2017

The hand of humanoid robot AILA (artificial intelligence lightweight android) operates a switchboard during a demonstration by the German research centre for artificial intelligence at the CeBit computer fair in Hanover March, 5, 2013. The biggest fair of its kind open its doors to the public on March 5 and will run till March 9, 2013. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (GERMANY - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR3ELOG

As developments in artificial intelligence and robotics advance, there is going to be a severe and swift disruption of many working classes. Image: REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (GERMANY - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR3ELOG

Aaron Berger

CEO, Asymmetrical Solutions

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