News Summary

• Dean Grey is an entry-level software engineer who is struggling with his job search.
• He joined a new basic income pilot program for workers displaced by AI.
• The program provides a monthly stipend — up to $1,000 — along with technical training, mentorship, engineering projects, and community support.
• Now he's building an AI chatbot to help laid-off workers navigate the job market and find a new way to make a living.
• The project is still so new, and the curriculum is still developing, but it gave me a sense of hope and structure again, which matters more than people realize.