{"id":2445405,"date":"2025-06-10T13:48:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T17:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ai-driven-job-loss-is-coming-but-universal-basic-income-is-not-the-solution\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T13:55:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T17:55:39","slug":"ai-driven-job-loss-is-coming-but-universal-basic-income-is-not-the-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ai-driven-job-loss-is-coming-but-universal-basic-income-is-not-the-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"AI-Driven Job Loss Is Coming, But Universal Basic Income Is Not the Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fai-driven-job-loss-is-coming-but-universal-basic-income-is-not-the-solution%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2445405&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the American workforce, prompting significant public concern about its implications for jobs adn the economy. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/only-22-of-cable-news-is-news-study\/\" title=\"Only 22% of Cable \u2018News\u2019 is News: Study\">recent poll conducted<\/a> by The Heartland Institute and Rasmussen Reports indicates that 72% of voters express anxiety regarding AI, with a substantial number indicating they are &#8220;very concerned.&#8221; This apprehension crosses political lines, as both Republicans and Democrats share similar worries about AI&#8217;s impact.<\/p>\n<p>AI&#8217;s influence on job security is evidenced by major corporations announcing layoffs and restructuring efforts linked to AI integration. As a notable exmaple, several companies have begun reducing their workforces or pausing hiring due to advancements in AI technology.<\/p>\n<p>In response to these challenges, 62% of voters support a government initiative to tax technology firms to fund a global basic income (UBI) for all Americans. This idea has garnered backing even from some conservatives, raising concerns among advocates of limited government who fear it represents a shift towards a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-treasury-department-official-claims-inflation-reduction-act-will-move-us-toward-neo-marxist-economic-model\/\" title=\"Former Treasury Department Official Cl...ms Inflation Reduction Act Will Move US Toward \u2018Neo-Marxist\u2019 ... Model\">collectivist economic model<\/a>.Critics argue that UBI could undermine the connection between work and reward,creating a dependency culture,and potentially stifling innovation within the tech sector.<\/p>\n<p>The article advocates for alternative policy approaches that emphasize education, workforce training, and small buisness support rather than UBI. It suggests that government intervention should encourage work and personal obligation while adapting to the evolving economic landscape shaped by AI. Ultimately, while acknowledging AI&#8217;s potential to disrupt the job market, it stresses the importance of policies that reinforce freedom and a productive workforce.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_2)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant threat to the American workforce. It&rsquo;s here, evolving rapidly and expanding its reach into industries that once seemed immune to automation. And Americans are taking notice.<\/p>\n<p>A <u><\/u>  by The Heartland Institute and Rasmussen Reports found that 72 percent of voters are concerned about the impact of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/artificial-intelligence-antichrist-end-times\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">artificial intelligence<\/a>, including 31 percent who are &ldquo;very concerned.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>This concern cuts across the political spectrum: Roughly three-quarters of Republicans and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/democrats-took-bait-theory-suggests-hegseth-trapped-dems-harvey-milk-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Democrats<\/a> expressed the same unease. In today&rsquo;s hyper-polarized political climate, this is a rare case of consensus.<\/p>\n<p>Though the relevant question did not mention job loss specifically, voters&rsquo; anxiety is clearly tied to economic disruption, especially in the labor market. That fear is increasingly justified by real-world trends.<\/p>\n<p>Major U.S. companies are already cutting or restructuring jobs due to AI. For instance, <u><\/u>  recently announced 6,000 layoffs as it further incorporates AI. <u><\/u>  is shedding more than 12,000 jobs as part of an &ldquo;AI pivot.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><u><\/u>  in 2023 that it would pause hiring for roles it believed AI could handle, affecting approximately 7,800 jobs. <u><\/u>  that A.I could reduce 10 percent of the bank&rsquo;s operations and account services staff.<\/p>\n<p><u><\/u>&nbsp;amid a broader effort to integrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/elon-musk-doubles-free-speech-offers-ominous-warning-artificial-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/viral-video-shows-like-order-wendys-new-ai-drive-thru-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wendy&rsquo;s<\/a> is expanding its use of AI chatbots to take drive-through orders, with <u><\/u>&nbsp;by the end of 2025. Similar AI-driven workforce reductions are being made by <u><\/u>, <u><\/u>, <u><\/u>, and many <u><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>These are not isolated incidents. They are early indicators of a broader tectonic shift. And while the public&rsquo;s anxiety is well-founded, some of the proposed policy responses are far more troubling.<\/p>\n<p>The same Heartland\/Rasmussen survey found that 62 percent of voters support a government policy that would tax technology companies to provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/surprise-finland-finds-foray-universal-basic-income-flopped\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">universal basic income<\/a> for every American, regardless of whether that American has been affected by job loss.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the more general question asking whether American voters fear the advent of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pastor-one-word-describe-sermons-written-ai-wicked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI<\/a>, this one explicitly framed UBI as a policy response to job loss.<\/p>\n<p>UBI has typically been proposed by many on the progressive left as a cure for a wide variety of societal problems. This poll was different. A full 60 percent of self-identified conservatives expressed support for a UBI, with only 16 percent of conservatives being &ldquo;strongly opposed.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>That level of support should alarm anyone who values limited government and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-strengthens-e-waste-recycling-efforts-with-new-law\/\" title=\"California strengthens e-waste recycling with new law.\">market-based solutions<\/a> to social and economic problems.<\/p>\n<p>A UBI is not a neutral policy tweak. Rather, it is a sweeping redistribution plan that removes the link between effort and reward and expands centralized control over income.<\/p>\n<p>Taxing a single sector to fund universal handouts may sound simple, but it&rsquo;s a dangerous form of collectivism.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of a UBI in response to AI-driven job loss, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, claim it would offer stability in an age of disruption. The idea would be to <u><\/u>&nbsp;from highly productive AI systems to provide every citizen a meaningful monthly stipend.<\/p>\n<p>Altman, in fact, has backed this vision with funding, personally contributing $14 million to a <u><\/u>  It&rsquo;s a clean idea &mdash; on paper.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, however, such a program runs headlong into the same problems that plague most redistribution schemes.<\/p>\n<p>It disconnects compensation from contribution, discouraging work, retraining, and adaptation.<\/p>\n<p>It unfairly targets tech firms, potentially slowing innovation, driving jobs offshore, and placing U.S. companies at a competitive disadvantage relative to foreign companies, as well as adversaries, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/democrat-governor-just-halt-effort-keep-china-buying-land-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">China<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And UBI normalizes dependency instead of preparing people for a changing economy.<\/p>\n<p>Most of all, UBI contradicts the fundamental values of a free society. It is a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >socialistic government-managed income program funded<\/a> by targeted taxation and enforced through centralized redistribution &mdash; an abandonment of principles like personal responsibility, earned success, and limited government.<\/p>\n<p>That&rsquo;s not to say government has no role. There is room for better policy that aligns more strongly with those fundamental values.<\/p>\n<p>Reforming our education and training systems, expanding access to apprenticeships, removing licensing barriers, and supporting small business formation are all constructive responses to AI&rsquo;s rise.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast to a UBI, some actual and proposed models offer more targeted, work-compatible support.<\/p>\n<p>Milton Friedman&rsquo;s idea of a negative income tax, for example, could supplement income for low earners without disincentivizing work.<\/p>\n<p>Alaska&rsquo;s Permanent Fund Dividend, meanwhile, is a real-world example of a modest, resource-based distribution that avoids means testing or bureaucratic sprawl.<\/p>\n<p>These approaches may not be perfect, but they are fundamentally different from a UBI: They are limited in scope, preserve work incentives, and don&rsquo;t entrench long-term dependency on the state.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond economics, work provides structure, purpose, and dignity. These are things that no government check can replicate. Preserving meaningful employment is as much a cultural imperative as it is an economic one.<\/p>\n<p>Artificial intelligence may be redefining the workplace, but it should not redefine the principles that have made this country strong. Americans are right to be wary, but we must respond with policies that reinforce freedom and productivity, not surrender them.<\/p>\n<p><i>Jack McPherrin <\/i>(<b><u><\/u><\/b>)<i>&nbsp;is a research fellow for the Emerging Issues Center at The Heartland Institute. Donald Kendal <\/i>(<b><u><\/u><\/b>)<i>&nbsp;is the director of Heartland&rsquo;s Emerging Issues Center.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><i><b>The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either d or endorsed by the owners of this website. 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Americans are becoming increasingly aware of this shift. A survey conducted by The Heartland Institute and Rasmussen Reports revealed that 72% of voters are worried about AI&#8217;s effects, with 31% expressing strong concern. This anxiety spans across political lines, as approximately three-quarters of both Republicans and Democrats share these worries-a rare instance of agreement in today&#8217;s polarized political environment. Although the survey did not specifically mention job loss, voters&#8217; fears are clearly linked to economic disruption in the labor market, a concern that is being validated by actual trends. Major U.S. companies have begun cutting or restructuring jobs due to AI advancements; for example, one company recently announced 6,000 layoffs as it integrates more AI into its operations.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, another firm paused hiring for roles it believed could be automated by AI, affecting around 7,800 positions. Additionally, there are predictions that AI could reduce staffing needs in various sectors significantly. Companies like Wendy&#8217;s are also increasing their use of AI chatbots for tasks such as taking drive-through orders.<\/p>\n<p>These developments signal a significant shift rather than isolated incidents. While public anxiety about these changes is understandable, some proposed policy responses raise concerns. The same Heartland\/Rasmussen survey indicated that 62% of voters support taxing tech companies to fund a universal basic income (UBI) for all Americans-regardless of whether they have lost jobs due to automation or not.<\/p>\n<p>This poll showed surprising support among conservatives as well: 60% favored UBI while only 16% were strongly opposed-a statistic that should alarm those who advocate for limited government and market-driven solutions to social issues.<\/p>\n<p>A UBI represents more than just a minor policy adjustment; it&#8217;s an extensive redistribution plan that severs the connection between effort and reward while increasing centralized control over income distribution.<\/p>\n<p>While proponents argue that taxing technology firms could provide stability amid disruption caused by AI advancements-an idea backed financially by figures like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman-the practical implications often mirror challenges faced by other redistribution efforts: disconnecting compensation from contribution can discourage work and adaptation while unfairly targeting tech companies may hinder innovation and competitiveness against foreign entities.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, implementing UBI risks fostering dependency rather than preparing individuals for an evolving economy-contradicting core values associated with freedom and personal responsibility within society.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of pursuing UBI-like policies which may entrench long-term reliance on state assistance without incentivizing work or retraining opportunities-more targeted approaches such as Milton Friedman&#8217;s negative income tax or Alaska&#8217;s Permanent Fund Dividend offer alternatives focused on supporting low earners without disincentivizing employment.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately preserving meaningful work is crucial-not just economically but culturally-as employment provides structure and dignity beyond what any government program can replicate. 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