SMRTR AIJan 20, 2026PYMNTS

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says AI Could Increase Both Economic Growth and Unemployment

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that AI could create an unprecedented economic scenario where GDP grows 5-10% while unemployment reaches 10%, breaking historical patterns where high growth meant abundant jobs. Speaking at Davos, he described a potential "nightmare" where millions in Silicon Valley capture massive gains while the rest of America falls behind, emphasizing government must help manage AI-driven job displacement to ensure broader benefit sharing.

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