Anthropic predicts AI could raise U.S. GDP to $44 trillion
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On October 19, 2026, PYMNTS reported that Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark predicted that artificial intelligence could increase U.S. economic output by nearly 50% by 2030, raising the United States' potential GDP from approximately $30 trillion currently to $44 trillion. The prediction comes from an internal Anthropic model and represents the company's forecast of AI's economic impact. Clark also warned that AI development could result in a “singularity” beyond human control and urged policymakers to formulate relevant rules as soon as possible. The report did not disclose the model's specific parameters, calculation methods, or any external validation of the prediction.
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- PYMNTSAnthropic co-founder predicts AI will drive US GDP to $44 trillion
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark predicts that artificial intelligence could increase US economic output by nearly 50% by 2030, driving potential GDP from the current $30 trillion to $44 trillion. The prediction comes from an internal Anthropic model; he also warned that AI development could lead to a “singularity” beyond human control and urged policymakers to establish rules as soon as possible.
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