INPS President proposes AI productivity contributions for welfare

INPS President Gabriele Fava has proposed exploring new contribution mechanisms to ensure the sustainability of the Italian social security system in the face of rising artificial intelligence integration. Fava suggests that as AI increases productivity, a portion of the value generated by these technologies should contribute to the welfare system, which was traditionally funded through the link between labor, wages, and social security contributions.

Fava emphasized that while the Parliament must define specific parameters and mechanisms, it is essential to prevent a disconnect between value production and social solidarity. The goal is to protect people and maintain social sustainability without sacrificing technological sovereignty or competitiveness.

Separately, discussions regarding professional apprenticeship contracts for workers over 30 highlight a strategic path for professional requalification. By utilizing Naspi (unemployment benefits) as a prerequisite, companies can access contribution incentives to hire experienced workers, facilitating their transition into new roles or technologies through structured training plans.