Jack Clark, co-founder and head of policy at Anthropic, will present the Per Jacobsson Lecture on October 17, 2026, in Bangkok. The event is hosted by the Per Jacobsson Foundation during the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings.
The lecture will address how rapid advancements in artificial intelligence could transform scientific research, the global economy, and daily life. Clark intends to argue that AI development is causing sudden, rather than incremental, shifts in capabilities.
To illustrate this, Clark cites Anthropic's internal data: the company's Claude model grew from representing less than 1% of its R&D activities in February 2026 to 26% by August 2026.
Clark advocates for stricter regulatory frameworks for AI developers. His proposals include verifiable oversight to ensure compliance with rules and the implementation of mandatory safety protocols, such as kill switches for AI systems.
The lecture aims to engage officials responsible for fiscal and monetary policy, focusing on the potential impact of AI on labor markets and productivity. These discussions will be part of broader sessions at the IMF and World Bank meetings.
