Former governors launch nonprofit to address AI job losses
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Two former governors, Indiana Republican Eric Holcomb and Rhode Island Democrat Gina Raimondo, have teamed up to address potential job losses from artificial intelligence through a new nonprofit called RAISE US. The organization has raised money from corporations and philanthropies and is announcing its effort today. A Pew survey published this spring found that half of all Americans are concerned about AI, including its effect on their jobs. Raimondo, who also served as President Biden's commerce secretary, said the group is working with governors to pilot new programs, including a year of service in Maryland aimed at job shortages in healthcare and education. The nonprofit has a coalition of more than a couple dozen companies and philanthropists committed to trying new policies around training, apprenticeships, and incentives for employers to redeploy workers. Both former governors acknowledged they personally use AI in their daily lives.
What’s reported
Eric Holcomb is a former Republican governor of Indiana.
Gina Raimondo is a former Democratic governor of Rhode Island and former U.S. commerce secretary.
Their new nonprofit is called RAISE US.
RAISE US has raised money from corporations and philanthropies.
A Pew survey published this spring found half of all Americans are concerned about AI, including its effect on their jobs.
In Maryland, RAISE US plans to pilot a year of service for young people, aimed at job shortages in healthcare and education.
The coalition includes companies such as Amazon, Anthropic, the OpenAI Foundation, UPS, General Motors, IBM, AMD, and Workday.
Both Holcomb and Raimondo said they personally use AI.
Key figures
Eric Holcomb, former governor of Indiana (Republican)
Gina Raimondo, former governor of Rhode Island (Democrat) and former U.S. commerce secretary
Steve Inskeep, NPR host
Governor Moore (Maryland), mentioned as working with RAISE US
Sources: NPR
