What Happens If AI Causes 25% Unemployment? Anthropic Has a Concept of a Plan

Anthropic has released an economic policy framework addressing potential AI-driven unemployment, backed by $350 million in funding. The plan outlines three scenarios: 5% unemployment (workforce training, capital accounts), 10% (expanded unemployment insurance), and beyond 25% (basic income, wealth-sharing models, new taxes on AI). With U.S. unemployment currently at 4.3%, Anthropic acknowledges uncertainty about AI's long-term impact on jobs but insists preparation is essential.