The Pulse
Perspectives on AI, business innovation, and strategic transformation

With AI accelerating job losses across sectors, Universal Basic Income (UBI) is back on the agenda. Andrew Yang’s “Freedom Dividend” is no longer a fringe idea — cities like Chicago are already piloting guaranteed income. But is it realistic or sustainable at scale? As jobs disappear and Big Tech cashes in, the debate over how to protect workers — and capitalism itself — is more urgent than ever.

A grounded look at one of the most provocative questions of our time. This article explores the risks, misunderstandings, and potential of AI—from existential fears and job disruption to creative empowerment and global opportunity.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed his three deepest fears about AI’s future—ranging from hostile misuse to society quietly surrendering control to superintelligent systems. While sci-fi warns of robot uprisings, Altman fears something more subtle—and far more real.

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns the race for dominance may cost us everything—from jobs to control of our own future. In a stark interview, the “Godfather of AI” urges a rethink of how we coexist with increasingly intelligent systems, criticising tech giants and calling for global collaboration.

On The Joe Rogan Experience, Matthew McConaughey explored whether AI could help us evolve—or make us obsolete. From private language models that act as digital mirrors to concerns over cognitive decline, the conversation touched on the delicate balance between using AI as a tool for growth versus becoming overly dependent. Can humanity survive with AI, or only through it?

AI is disrupting the job market—and it’s entry-level workers who are suffering most. From automated hiring systems to a shrinking pool of junior roles, young professionals face new challenges. But there’s hope for those who learn to work with AI, not against it. Here's what BBC World Service’s What in the World reveals about the road ahead.

Microsoft’s $30B investment in UK-based AI infrastructure marks a new era in transatlantic tech. With data centres, supercomputing hubs, and bold promises of economic growth, Britain is betting big on becoming Europe’s AI leader.

Superintelligence may arrive within years—not decades—and experts warn we’re unprepared. Dr. Stuart Russell says our approach to AI control is flawed at the core. In a world rushing to build godlike machines, the real danger isn’t Skynet. It’s our own hubris.