What Is Universal Basic AI?
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This article proposes ``Universal Basic AI'' as a fundamental human right essential for the 21st century. As the gap widens between biological and synthetic intelligence (what I call ``cognitive asymmetry''), every individual will require a personalized, sovereign AI companion optimized specifically for their flourishing. I outline three non-negotiable pillars: Openness, Alignment, and Sovereignty. These pillars are necessary to ensure AI systems amplify human agency rather than deepening inequality. By establishing this infrastructure, humanity can move from an economy of extraction to a future of democratized cognitive support.
