Korea Roils Market by Floating ‘Citizen Dividend’ From AI
Summary
South Korea is exploring a proposal to fund a 'citizen dividend' using revenues generated by artificial intelligence, sparking significant reactions in the financial markets. The initiative highlights growing global discussions on how to distribute AI-driven economic gains among the general public.
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