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Researchers in Luxembourg suggest Universal Basic Income (UBI) may mitigate AI’s impact on the workforce and strengthen economic security as automation reshapes labour markets, even as policy design and fiscal implications remain under study. zurl.co/G24ol

BIEN supporters marked the start of Basic Income Week 2026 with a global message of support for the basic income movement. Now you can vote till the end of February 2026 for a Motto to the 19th International Basic Income Week. zurl.co/gwZQ4

Researchers and conservation advocates are exploring Basic Income for Nature and Climate (BINC). This proposal links regular, unconditional cash payments to biodiversity and climate finance to support communities in and around critical ecosystems. zurl.co/nDORL

Eighteenth-century thinkers wrestled with ideas similar to universal basic income long before modern debates. See how early philosophers and economists discussed unconditional support and social security in ways that echo today’s UBI conversations zurl.co/tfCr9

Ireland has made its Basic Income for the Arts scheme permanent, the first of its kind globally. Under the programme, 2,000 selected artists will receive weekly, unconditional cash payments (€325) to support creative work and reduce financial insecurity. zurl.co/DavoG

The In Her Hands pilot provided regular, unconditional cash over two years, and participants reported higher food security and better nutrition than comparison groups, evidence that steady cash transfers can directly reduce hunger and improve well-being. zurl.co/9F0SC

In The Atlantic, Andrew Yang’s advocacy for his “Freedom Dividend” is getting renewed attention in the context of AI-driven job loss and why UBI has yet to become mainstream despite growing concern about automation and economic insecurity. zurl.co/nLrBw

Guaranteed income pilots evidence that recurring, unconditional payments have helped residents afford food and rent, reduce debt, and improve well-being. City & State NY argues such policies should be expanded to New York families. zurl.co/KV2IP

Discussions about Universal Basic Income are rising as AI-linked layoffs and automation reshape labour markets. Tech firms have cut tens of thousands of jobs, prompting renewed policy talks on UBI as a potential tool for economic security. zurl.co/5hZ5X

Bristol Green councillor Ani Townsend discusses how Universal Basic Income could address inequality and support the arts. In a Bristol Unpacked interview, Townsend urged a government-funded UBI trial for creative workers and other groups in Bristol. zurl.co/JrCb9

Our February newsletter edition for the UBI piloters' Network is out! Here we share findings, best practices, and collaborations across UBI pilot efforts worldwide. Access and join our network through the link. zurl.co/zLqsU

This article from The Hill argues AI could accelerate unemployment across sectors, making Universal Basic Income part of the policy response to protect economic security as labour markets evolve. zurl.co/kRgvZ

UK investment minister Lord Jason Stockwood says a Universal Basic Income may be needed to cushion job losses from AI as automation grows. He argues that rising AI adoption could eliminate jobs quickly and that UBI could act as a financial safety net zurl.co/kpQF6

The BBC reports on basic income for artists, spotlighting Ireland’s ongoing scheme. It highlights that a guaranteed income could provide financial stability for creators and help sustain cultural work. zurl.co/MTeX3

In the letter to the editor, the author states the benefits of Basic Income in reducing poverty and saving taxpayer money by simplifying welfare and reducing administrative costs. It further provides dignity, stability and lowers long-term public spending.zurl.co/aKX9q

As artificial intelligence increasingly automates tasks and reshapes labour markets, many experts view UBI—regular, unconditional cash—as a tool to protect economic security and address job displacement in the future zurl.co/PzJ4I

A Wall Street Journal article on guaranteed income wouldn’t stop people from wanting to work. It challenges the notion that unconditional cash makes people “lazy,” noting that employment incentives depend on broader economic and social conditions. zurl.co/NJa9c

Taiwan has launched a Basic Income book, debuting it at the 2025 BIEN Congress. The book centres on the idea of Unconditional Basic Income (UBI) and brings together eight short stories and one short comic that explore near- and far-future worlds. zurl.co/qzO58

Notre Dame reports positive results from its guaranteed basic income pilot, linked to improved financial stability for participants. Early findings suggest regular, unconditional cash can reduce hardship and support well-being. zurl.co/SQEAU

A decision has reluctantly been reached to relocate the 2026 BIEN Congress from University of Pennsylvania, USA, to Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada, August 19-22 More info to follow zurl.co/FTvF6

Bristol City Council will ask the UK Government to support a universal basic income trial. The proposal calls for a pilot to test regular, unconditional cash payments as a way to improve financial security and reduce poverty. zurl.co/YrcVv

Hoboken’s mayor has signed an executive order to create a Guaranteed Basic Income Task Force. It will explore how direct, regular cash payments strengthen economic security and reduce inequality for residents, advancing research and implementation. zurl.co/z2abN

Martin Luther King Jr. championed Universal Basic Income as a moral and economic necessity long before it became a mainstream policy debate. He saw guaranteed income as a way to eliminate poverty and expand freedom by ensuring basic needs are met. zurl.co/sjCjY

Top 10 Universal Basic Income articles of 2025 by Scott Santens. zurl.co/y4vor

Analysis from Modern Diplomacy suggests that UBI could significantly reshape public finance and welfare systems. It could change how governments budget, requiring new revenue strategies while influencing economic security and social policy design. zurl.co/AYTGf

Can a basic income keep rainforests standing? University of Bath researchers are finding out Researchers partner with climate change charity Cool Earth in world-first basic income pilot for indigenous people. zurl.co/jBCu8

New York City has launched a guaranteed income pilot for youth facing homelessness. Participants aged 18–24 will receive $1,200/month for nine months, plus a one-time $5,000 payment, to support stability and well-being through direct cash. zurl.co/PcHQu

Quick shoutout to the good work being done by guys over at @itsafoundation.bsky.social, who now have n excellent #UBI-focused newsletter zurl.co/FPtiS

Hi, and welcome to 2026! Big fan of the work of @The Big Issue , a social enterprise & UK paper aimed at helping homeless people off the streets Love to see them starting the year documenting everything that Direct Cash Transfers can do #BasicIncome zurl.co/C5qLT

Direct Cash Transfers worth $100,000 heading out to every Guyanese adult aged 18 & older in 2026 buget zurl.co/W9ce0

Trusting people with money improves mental health, significantly #BasicIncome works zurl.co/d1G5E

Another success story out of USA, where Fresno County’s first guaranteed income pilot helped families pay off debt, reduce food insecurity, & lower stress — with no drop in employment #BasicIncome zurl.co/qmJqj

Really enjoyed this, challenging preconceptions and exploring actual outcomes & consequence of 'work-conditional' US Food Stamps Punishing people with hunger does not lead to good outcomes #BasicIncome zurl.co/8OWSd

Want to help change the world? @basicincomeearth.bsky.social is looking for a new Social Media Manager, starting in Jan To find out more & get your application in, please click the link below zurl.co/heKfk

We’re richer and more productive than ever — so why do so many people like they're treading water? Real progress isn’t just more growth, it’s giving people security and freedom to live well #BasicIncome zurl.co/qw8cD

At this point, I have had YEARS of conversations concerning the cost of #BasicIncome, so it's great to see discussions like this coming from @karlwiderquist.bsky.social today, discussing 'the falling cost of Basic Income zurl.co/8dBvO

It's the giving season, what better time to embrace a #UBI? @scottsantens.com zurl.co/u139D

In light of recent news of Marshall Island's adoption of full national #BasicIncome, this eye-catching piece explores the merits of using #Stablecoins as a delivery method in regions with shaky regional banking solutions Not a bad application for #Crypto zurl.co/Slffy

Good dive here on flaws in US SNAP scheme, funding in coverage- key as we start building towards next year's BIEN #UBI Conference in Philly zurl.co/enrRk

It’s happening! The countdown to the 2026 BIEN Congress, landing in Philadelphia 27–29 July, has officially begun.

It’s happening! The countdown to the 2026 BIEN Congress, landing in Philadelphia 27–29 July, has officially begun

Good news as Oregon #BasicIncome pilot leads to 'staggering' decrease in homelessness for recipients zurl.co/ZBO5y

Big Huge week for #BasicIncome as America's 2nd most populous county (Chicago's Cook County, Illinois) goes all in, establishing permanent guaranteed income funding through its 2026 budget zurl.co/mgPdy

Delighted to say, in some of the biggest news since I started managing comms here at BIEN, that The Marshall Islands 🇲🇭 has become the first country in the world to implement a full Universal Basic Income #UBI 🇲🇭 zurl.co/hzpKl

Estate tax reform and a #BasicIncome pilot scheme apparently under consideration in Massachusetts, USA zurl.co/CLGsL

There's a lot of talk around #AI, Automation, Job Losses and entry-level jobs losses, but what if these impacts are most noticeably felt within Gen X instead? #BasicIncome zurl.co/beV49

This is actually really great- making the case that ending poverty is not only achievable and desirable, but actually cheaper than allowing it to linger on #BasicIncome zurl.co/yBH9b

Big news with a new @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social workshop announced on November 5th, this edition examining 'moving beyond Corporate Power' #UBI zurl.co/9JQT5

Great way to start the week as a group of New Jersey lawmakers have apparently started floating the case for a nationwide #BasicIncome pilot zurl.co/uzNGq