Eng 190 6-2 Peer Workshop Essay Draft Thesis: While the rise of artificial intelligence presents significant opportunities for enhancing productivity and economic growth, it also poses substantial challenges, particularly in terms of job displacement. Although universal basic income has been proposed as a solution, it remains impractical due to economic and political constraints. Instead, a combination of targeted retraining programs and policies promoting human-AI collaboration offers a more viable approach to mitigating the adverse effects on the workforce and ensuring a fair transition into an AI-driven economy