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Anthropic Launches Claude Corps Fellowship Program
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- →Claude Corps aims to democratize AI skills by training 1,000 fellows.
- →The program supports nonprofits in leveraging AI for mission advancement.
- →It sets a precedent for scalable AI benefit distribution during economic shifts.
Anthropic has announced the launch of Claude Corps, a fellowship program designed to train 1,000 early-career individuals in AI skills using their Claude AI system. The program, backed by a $150 million investment, will place fellows in nonprofits across the U.S. for a year, providing them with a salary and ongoing training. This initiative seeks to bridge the gap between AI's potential and its practical application in community settings, aiming to create a scalable model for distributing AI's benefits during economic changes.
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