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Industry·Jun 27·all news from June 27, 2026

The companies most likely to automate your job are now funding a $1 billion program to retrain you

A group of major technology companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, and OpenAI, has launched a billion-dollar initiative called Raise Us to provide retraining for workers affected by artificial intelligence. By funding this nonprofit, these firms are attempting to address the labor market disruption caused by their own software and infrastructure tools. The program marks a shift toward industry-led efforts to mitigate the social consequences of widespread AI adoption.

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