Anthropic's Jack Clark Warns Policymakers About Rapid AI Growth Potential
Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic, warned policymakers at the IMF and World Bank meetings that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence could significantly boost U.S. GDP by nearly 50% by 2030 under certain conditions. Speaking in Bangkok on April 13, 2026, he emphasized the need for urgent international cooperation to regulate AI before it outpaces human control. Clark highlighted that such economic growth would require new industries and inventions, while also acknowledging potential risks like job displacement and misuse of science through AI-generated biological threats. He stressed the importance of strict oversight in sensitive areas like biotechnology research where AI has already demonstrated capabilities beyond current expectations. Despite concerns about short-term disruptions to certain sectors, Clark painted a cautiously optimistic picture for scientific progress powered by AI assistants while urging global leaders to act swiftly on regulatory frameworks as the window for control shrinks with each passing year.
Topics: artificial intelligence economic impact IMF/World Bank meetings policy regulation