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Hear what Dr Amy Castro said at the inaugural seminar of our series of informative and practical sessions on UBI pilots. For future episodes and more on the Piloters Network, subscribe to our newsletter: zurl.co/RwqQC

What happens when work can no longer guarantee people an income? As automation reshapes employment, Universal Basic Income is moving back into the policy debate, ensuring that the wealth and productivity created by AI are shared more broadly. zurl.co/R4KRu

A guaranteed income pilot in Brookline, Massachusetts, gave public housing residents $750 monthly for a year. Participants used the unrestricted cash to reduce debt, improve credit, save towards homeownership and invest in their families' futures. zurl.co/SlAWa

Italy's basic income debate is back on the political agenda. Parties in the centre-left alliance, including Italia Viva, are open to a renewed income support scheme to tackle poverty. The proposal aims to revisit the former Citizens' Income. Read more: zurl.co/MHCYJ

Guaranteed income is gaining ground in the US, not just through pilots, but at the ballot box. The latest elections saw five members of Mayors and Counties for a Guaranteed Income network win higher office. Baltimore voters also approved a new Baby Fund. zurl.co/mShX3

EXPLORE BASIC INCOME IN BRAZIL: How has Brazil shaped the global debate on basic income? We’re highlighting three books that explore different perspectives on income redistribution, citizenship, and alternative economic models. Interested? Click Here: zurl.co/tSeXw

India’s AI employment paradox: More technology, but more opportunities for whom? Artificial intelligence promises new possibilities for innovation, productivity and economic growth. At the same time, it raises difficult questions about the future of work. zurl.co/1BqhI

Can basic income help us share AI's gains? As artificial intelligence transforms the world of work, it could also deepen economic inequality, concentrating wealth among those who own and control the technology. Read the full article here: zurl.co/BN7GD

📢 The 33rd UBI Piloters Network newsletter is out! This edition looks at Conservation Basic Income, supporting Indigenous autonomy and rainforest protection, celebrating 18 years of basic income in Brazil, and more. Read the newsletter: zurl.co/NibLb

As the cost of living rises, more Americans are asking a simple question: why shouldn't people have a guaranteed income floor? At a campaign event in Detroit, voters supported guaranteed income programmes, citing rising prices and cuts to social support. zurl.co/v3xds