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Sam Altman's Universal Basic Income Experiment Reveals Mixed Outcomes

Largest U.S. study on unconditional cash transfers shows benefits in autonomy and spending but limited health improvements.

  • Recipients spent more on essentials like food, rent, and transportation.
  • Increased leisure time led to slight reductions in working hours.
  • Healthcare utilization rose, but significant health improvements were absent.
  • Participants felt more empowered to make selective employment choices.
  • Overall financial positions saw minimal long-term enhancement.
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