Anthropic chucks chump change at studies on job-killing tech
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Anthropic, an AI company, is proactively seeking to understand the potential job market disruptions caused by its technology, with CEO Dario Amodei warning of significant unemployment. The company introduced the Anthropic Economic Index to examine AI's effects on the workforce and launched a funding initiative to support academic research. Grants between $10,000 to $50,000 are available to study these impacts, emphasizing the need for informed policy decisions as AI reshapes labor dynamics. Conferences will be held to disseminate research findings and encourage collaboration with independent research institutions.
In the face of accelerating AI development, the decisions made regarding the deployment and governance of AI technology will have important long-term repercussions on the workforce and economy.
Anthropic aims to contribute to research on AI's effects on the job market, helping to prepare for potential changes and informing policymakers on necessary actions.
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