Anthropic co-founder calls for common sense AI regulation at IMF-World Bank
Anthropic co-founder and Head of Policy Jack Clark urged countries to adopt ‘common sense standards’ for AI regulation during a panel at the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on October 16. Clark argued that clear, practical rules would build confidence in AI and support economic growth, framing regulation as a way to balance risk and opportunity in the technology’s rapid expansion.
Key points
- Jack Clark, Anthropic co-founder and Head of Policy, advocates for ‘common sense standards’ in AI regulation at IMF-World Bank meetings
- His remarks aim to boost confidence in AI and support global economic growth through balanced regulation
- No concrete policy proposals or details were shared in the report, only a call for practical governance frameworks
The discussion, titled ‘AI and the Global Economy: From Risk to Opportunity,’ likely focused on how governance frameworks could prevent misuse while fostering innovation. Clark’s remarks align with broader industry calls for proactive, globally coordinated policies, though no specific proposals or policy details were outlined in the report.
Anthropic co-founder backs 'common sense standards' for AI regulation
asia.nikkei.com · 15 October 2026
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