The +1 Fund
The 1% Solution to AI Job Displacement
Companies benefiting from AI automation pledge 1% of their profits to retrain workers and support those displaced by technological change. Together, we can build a future where innovation creates opportunity for all.
Why the +1 Fund?
AI will displace workers at unprecedented scale. Companies must act now to prevent economic disruption and social division.
Workforce Training
Fund skill-based training platforms that help workers upskill themselves and prepare for a future transformed by artificial intelligence.
Basic Income Support
Provide direct financial support to workers during transition periods, ensuring families can meet basic needs while retraining.
Community Partnerships
Invest in organizations solving workforce displacement challenges with innovative approaches to skill verification and job placement.
"One percent of profits — not revenues. That's a rounding error compared with what's at stake, and it could change the trajectory of the lives of millions who will be displaced by AI."
How It Works
A simple, transparent approach to addressing AI-driven job displacement at scale.
Companies Pledge
Organizations commit to contributing 1% of annual profits to the fund, choosing to allocate toward training, basic income, or a combination of both.
Public Recognition
Pledged companies are listed on this site and add '+1' to their social media profiles (e.g., 'Microsoft +1') to demonstrate leadership.
Fund Deployment
Resources are directed to skill training platforms, apprenticeship programs, and direct support for displaced workers through vetted partner organizations.
Workers Transition
Free, competency-based training helps millions gain new skills for healthcare, education, trades, and other growing sectors with verified credentials.