Dario Amodei, CEO of Google and Amazon-backed AI startup Anthropic, a competitor of ChatGPT-parent OpenAI has expressed his concerns about the potential inequality that could arise from the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). He believes a Universal Basic Income (UBI) might not address the issue.
What Happened: In an interview with Time Magazine that was published on Sunday, Amodei spoke about the impact of AI on wealth distribution. He acknowledged the potential of UBI but suggested that a more comprehensive solution is needed to ensure that everyone can contribute to the economy.
Amodei, who co-founded Anthropic in 2021, highlighted the need for a world where everyone can contribute, rather than relying on a few individuals to distribute wealth. He described Anthropic as a company focused on “public benefit.”
“I certainly think that’s better than nothing. But I ...