Anthropic, Microsoft, OpenAI and Amazon join hands to help prepare Americans for AI at workplaces

Anthropic, Microsoft, OpenAI and Amazon have joined forces as anchor partners in Raise US, a new non-profit aiming to help Americans adapt to the workplace disruptions brought by artificial intelligence. The organization plans to raise $1 billion to build a national platform advising governors on workforce strategies, with $500 million already raised, according to Business Insider. Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who is leading the effort, said: “America has a technology strategy for leading the global AI competition. It does not yet have a people strategy — and we cannot lead without one.” Raise US is partnering initially with Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland, and Utah, representing both Republican and Democratic-led states. The nonprofit will pilot workforce models directly with state governments to accelerate adoption.