Why UBI Won't Save Us from AI (And What Might)

​A discussion on how to share AI’s future wealth. AI is advancing rapidly, with the potential to generate extraordinary wealth — and extraordinary inequality. What action can we take now to ensure these gains benefit everyone, not just a few? What does the evidence actually say about UBI schemes?

​We'll explore both evidence-based solutions for sharing AI's wealth, drawing on real-world lessons from large-scale cash transfer programs, and new ideas like "predistribution" of AI tools and capital.

​Featured perspectives:

• ​Kelsey Piper, The Argument & Vox

• ​Saffron Huang, Anthropic Societal Impacts

• ​Nick Allardice, GiveDirectly President

• ​Caitlin Tulloch, fmr. USAID Economist

​Expect candid conversation about what works, what doesn't, and the political and practical realities of scaling solutions — from universal basic income to inclusive AI-driven growth.

​Moderated conversation starts at 6pm followed by informal discussion during the onsite happy hour.

Doors open at 5:30pm, Discussion starts at 6pm, Happy hour from 7-8pm.

​Co-hosted by Asterisk Magazine, GiveDirectly and Swissnex.

*Swissnex in San Francisco is an initiative of the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). Our vision at Swissnex in San Francisco is to connect tomorrow by empowering the next generation of innovators to collaborate and create futures where the planet and society thrive.