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Everyone is worried about AI killing jobs. She’s testing a fix-it plan.

A new nonprofit called RAISE US is partnering with tech companies and state governments to help workers adapt to an AI economy. The group has raised over $500 million to develop retraining programs. Gina Raimondo is leading efforts to prevent AI from causing widespread economic pain for families.

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The launch of the RAISE US nonprofit and its $500 million funding push for worker retraining.

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  1. Nonprofit RAISE US Launches $500 Million AI Job Transition Initiative

    A new nonprofit called RAISE US is partnering with tech companies and state governments to help workers adapt to an AI economy. The group has raised over $500 million to develop retraining programs. Gina Raimondo is leading efforts to prevent AI from causing widespread economic pain for families.

    What's confirmed:

    • RAISE US is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
    • The nonprofit has raised more than $500 million.
    • RAISE US is partnering with tech firms including Microsoft and Anthropic.
    • The organization works with state governments, employers, and educators to create retraining programs.
    • Gina Raimondo is the former Biden administration commerce secretary and Rhode Island governor.
    • California launched CAIT, a statewide AI-unemployment tracker, on June 25, 2026.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Initial pilots include expanding a Peace Corps-style service program in Maryland to provide work experience.
    • Analysts are skeptical of the RAISE US initiative.
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