A new $500 million push to retrain workers for an AI-driven future
A new $500 million push to retrain workers for an AI-driven future
Publish Date: 2026-06-25 16:51:00
Source Domain: www.independent.co.uk
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The United States is hurtling towards an artificial intelligence-driven future, largely unprepared for the potential for widespread job displacement. While some warn of “doomsday scenarios” reminiscent of science fiction, proponents argue AI will create unprecedented wealth, downplaying concerns over mass layoffs.
Now, a new bipartisan nonprofit is stepping in, aiming to secure AI’s economic benefits for America without sacrificing its workforce. RAISE US, backed by over $500 million, plans to invest in innovative education and training programs, prioritizing partnerships with states and major employers over federal involvement.
Co-founded by former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, a Democrat, and former Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, a Republican, the organization seeks to pilot initiatives and incentives designed to help American workers transition into new roles within an increasingly automated economy.
“We’re talking about a certain level of unemployment that could destabilize our country and our democracy,” Raimondo stated in an…
