With companies like OpenAI making huge AI funding moves, we need a stronger focus, even policies, on AI literacy and job creation.

OpenAI raised $6.6 billion. Microsoft and BlackRock plan to invest up to $100 billion in AI data centers and infrastructure. In 2024 alone, 39 US AI startups each raised over $100 million.

These funds will advance AI and help people get ready to work with it.

Recently, California Governor Newsom vetoed an AI safety bill to avoid slowing down innovation with regulations.

But to keep AI moving forward, we should allocate more for AI education, training, and job creation.

While investments in these areas are growing, they’re still much smaller than the massive budgets for AI tech and infrastructure.

Only 15% of workers say they’re trained to use AI effectively. Yet, job descriptions requiring AI skills have tripled this year.

Investing in AI learning will drive innovation, ensure safety, and prepare workers for the future, so people aren’t left behind.

For example, a worker trained in AI could go from fearing job loss to leading innovation at their company.

Let’s discuss programs and policies that dedicate AI funding for literacy and job creation. Here’s why it’s important:

• As early as 2030, AI could create 20 million to 50 million new jobs globally (McKinsey), but only if people have the skills to fill them.

• Major companies like Ikea, JPMorgan, and WPP are already training employees in AI because it’s critical for growth.

• It ensures AI benefits everyone, not just a select few.

• It keeps our economy competitive. 58% of workers expect their skills to change due to AI in the next five years.

Investing in both AI tech and people isn’t a trade-off. It’s a strategy for progress. We also need thoughtful planning, clear guidelines, and accountability.

What do you think? How can we ensure AI funding supports workers too?

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