United States of AI Ethical Policy - A New Deal for the AI Era

A Civic Brief from Future in Common

Part of the series: The United States of AI: An Ethical Policy Platform for American Workers

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What This Brief Covers:

The last time the economy broke this wide open, we got the New Deal. Today, as AI threatens to displace millions of jobs and redefine work itself, it’s time to reimagine the social safety net for a new era.

This civic brief explores bold, future-ready ideas for protecting income, healthcare, housing, and belonging in a post-work society. It makes the case for universal benefits, public care infrastructure, and economic policies rooted in shared dignity.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why existing safety nets won’t survive the scale of AI disruption
• What new systems—like universal basic income and care credits—could look like
• How to create policies that reflect today’s realities and tomorrow’s needs
• Practical steps toward a more secure, inclusive, and compassionate economy

Who It’s For:

• Voters and community leaders seeking new solutions
• Policy thinkers and educators envisioning long-term change
• Labor advocates and social justice organizers
• Anyone who believes security and dignity shouldn’t depend on employment alone

Why It Matters:

AI may reshape how we work—but it shouldn’t determine whether we eat, live with dignity, or care for each other. It’s time to build a new foundation that lifts everyone, no matter what the future holds.

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