Martin Ford

Martin Ford is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and author specializing in the economic impacts of automation and artificial intelligence.

He holds degrees in computer engineering and business management.

Ford's books, "The Lights in the Tunnel" (2009) and "Rise of the Robots" (2015), argue that technological advancements will lead to widespread job displacement across various sectors.

He was among the first to publish on this topic in the 21st century, and his work has been supported by subsequent academic studies.

Ford advocates for a basic income guarantee as a potential solution to unemployment caused by automation.

He believes in adapting the economic system to accommodate technological progress while maintaining capitalist principles.