AI is reshaping work. A new group aims to help people adapt and thrive
The United States is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence, which may lead to significant job losses. A new bipartisan nonprofit, RAISE US, aims to help workers adapt to an AI-driven economy by providing education and training programs. Founded by former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, the group has over $500 million to invest in these initiatives.
- ▪RAISE US is a bipartisan nonprofit that aims to help American workers pivot to new careers in an economy increasingly automated by artificial intelligence.
- ▪The group has over $500 million to deploy on new forms of education and training, with a focus on partnering with states and major employers.
- ▪The programs will initially start in Arkansas, Maryland, Utah, and Connecticut, with the goal of piloting programs and incentives to support workers.
- ▪RAISE US was founded by former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, a Democrat, and former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, a Republican.
- ▪The nonprofit's efforts are driven by concerns that significant job losses due to AI could destabilize the country and its democracy.
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