RAISE US Secures Over $735 Million in AI Workforce Commitments from Tech Giants and Philanthropists

The national nonprofit RAISE US has announced over $735 million in multi-year commitments from major companies like Apple, AT&T, the Bezos family, Google, and Walmart. This funding aims to expand training, employer-led pilots, and support for American workers adapting to changes brought by artificial intelligence, moving towards a $1 billion goal. The initiative includes evaluating programs like short-time compensation and wage insurance, with findings to inform federal and state policymakers.