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Anthropic's Jack Clark: AI Could Push US GDP to $44 Trillion by 2030

📅 Oct 17, 2026

✍️ Aamir Raza

Anthropic's $44 Trillion AI Bet

Jack Clark told finance ministers in Bangkok that one internal model sees AI supercharging the US economy by 2030.

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From $30T to $44T in 4 Years

Clark says the US economy could grow nearly 50% by 2030 under Anthropic's extreme AI scenario. He admits it 'sounds very outlandish.'

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Three Scenarios, One Eye-Catching Ceiling

Modest: $34.1T. Substantial: $36.3T. Extreme: $44.4T. The top case assumes AI does nearly all knowledge work at 15% annual growth.

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What Powers That Growth

AI solving hard science problems, new industries and inventions — and self-improving AI that Clark now expects by 2027.

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'Unusual and Serious Rules' Needed

Clark warned of job losses in call centers, misuse risks like bioweapons, and a shrinking window for policymakers to act.

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