Anthropic has introduced the Economic Futures Program to examine and address the economic consequences of AI advancements. This initiative aims to understand how AI is reshaping work and to develop strategies for navigating these changes. The program expands upon Anthropic's Economic Index, providing insights into AI's impact across the workforce.
The Economic Futures Program will concentrate on three core pillars: research grants, evidence-based policy development, and economic measurement and data collection. It will award research grants of up to $50,000 for empirical studies on AI's economic effects. The program will also host symposia to foster discussions between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. These symposia will focus on actionable policy recommendations for responding to AI's influence on the labour market and the broader economy.
Through strategic partnerships with research institutions, Anthropic seeks to broaden the community involved in this work. The initiative reflects Anthropic's commitment to addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by an AI-driven economy. It aims to support the development and deployment of AI in a way that benefits society as a whole.
