AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot and Claude, are enabling individuals to scale their passion businesses and ideas without large teams or capital.
The concept of the 'one-person billion-dollar startup' empowered by AI is not new, and shifts like this will empower individuals to cater to niche markets and scale passions globally.
The goal is that humans can do more things only humans can do, as AI automates and founders deliver more value to the world.
The World Economic Forum predicts that by 2030, 85% of new jobs will be in the passion economy, highlighting its potential in reshaping the future of work.
Systemic changes such as Universal Basic Income (UBI) and Universal Basic Compute (UBC) will be the foundation for this new reality, where GDP will grow because of AI and not extra work hours.
UBC is suggested as a long-term and sustainable alternative to UBI, depending on the power of compute, where owning part of the productivity is possible and sustainable computation is increasing in importance in scaling AI.
The global market for autonomous AI and agents is expected to hit $28.5 billion by 2028, necessitating the need for UBI.
AI's full impact isn't yet widely felt, as it approaches a tipping point and governments and businesses must collaborate to support change.
As GDP becomes less relevant, progress must be measured by well-being and quality of life, not just work.
AI can contribute to a more fulfilling and purpose-driven society by enabling people to focus on passions and interests rather than just facing a crisis of meaning rather than money.