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International Business Times
International Business Times
Technology

Elon Musk Suggests Federal 'Universal High Income' to Combat Job Losses From AI

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has sparked fresh debate after proposing a "universal high income" program as a solution to job losses caused by artificial intelligence.

In a post shared on X, Musk said the federal government should provide citizens with direct payments.

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