Anthropic just proposed taxing itself to pay for the jobs its AI destroys

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Anthropic announced an initial $200 million investment to research the impact of AI on jobs and the economy.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposed that the government should provide economic support for those affected by AI disruptions.
Amodei emphasized the need for better data collection, pro-employment incentives, and universal basic income as measures to mitigate job displacement.
Anthropic’s Economic Futures Research Fund will focus on backing research trials and evaluating promising public policies.
The company proposed different responses to three levels of economic disruption caused by AI, from temporary to more permanent support measures.
Amodei suggested novel revenue-sharing mechanisms, such as sovereign wealth models and equity-sharing, in an “unprecedented” scenario.
Anthropic also emphasized the importance of safety and security in AI implementation, advocating for rigorous testing and auditing.
Amodei compared AI regulation requirements with those for aircraft, automobiles, and drugs, as all are powerful technologies with significant risks if not properly regulated.

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