Exclusive: Raimondo charts moderate AI lane, leaves door open to 2028 run
Universal basic income wouldn't be an antidote to AI-driven job loss, former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says.
TL;DR
- Raimondo rejects UBI as a response to AI, fearing it would lead to widespread unemployment and social unrest.
- She believes the U.S. should focus on winning the "AI race" through technological advancement and ensuring Americans benefit from it.
- Raimondo acknowledges potential short-term job losses due to AI but sees long-term benefits in increased productivity and creativity.
- She criticizes Europe's regulatory approach to AI, noting the region's lack of major AI companies.
- Raimondo advocates for policies that encourage investment in worker retraining and redeployment.
- She leaves the door open for a potential presidential run in 2028, describing her approach as "get shit done, be rational, be normal, be in the middle, be practical."