Largest US Study on #BasicIncome. Project supported by #OpenAI’s founder tested impact of monthly $1,000 payments 2 low-income individuals. It found increased flexibility #autonomy for recipients. Aftr 3 yrs of distributing $1,000 monthly 2 beneficiaries in IL & TX the organization has released 3 research papers on its findings. Recipients spend more to meet their basic needs, assist others, don't drop out of workforce - biggest takeaway is that #cash provides flexibility https://www.openresearchlab.org/studies/unconditional-cash-study/study