Administrator Samantha Power Meets with CEO of Anthropic Dario Amodei

The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti:

Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with CEO of Anthropic Dario Amodei, to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on global development. Administrator Power and Mr. Amodei discussed applications of AI relevant to issues such as global health and reducing administrative burdens for USAID implementing partners, including burdens that disproportionately impact local organizations, as well as opportunities to enhance access to AI tools in underserved regions. Administrator Power highlighted USAID's efforts to strengthen digital and information ecosystems and build partnerships to shape a responsible global AI agenda.

USAID's work in AI builds on its 2022 AI Action Plan, which focuses on committing to responsible AI in development programming and strengthening digital ecosystems to support the responsible use of AI.