Safety net cue: India may need to recraft public welfare for the age of artificial intelligence
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India may need to rethink its public welfare strategies, particularly universal basic income (UBI), in light of AI's potential to disrupt employment and reshape the economy. American AI companies like Anthropic and SpaceX are pioneering models that distribute equity to the public, suggesting a possible alternative to traditional cash transfers. India could explore leveraging its digital infrastructure to offer citizens equity in state-owned enterprises and startups as a long-term safety net against AI-driven economic shifts.
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