AI skills gap widens, power users gain advantage

New research from Anthropic indicates that while AI adoption is transforming work, widespread job displacement has not yet materialized. However, a significant skills gap is emerging, with early and sophisticated users of AI tools like Claude gaining a distinct advantage over newcomers. This trend suggests AI may increasingly reward existing expertise, potentially exacerbating economic disparities. The report highlights that AI is currently used more intensely in high-income countries and among knowledge workers, raising concerns about amplifying existing wealth advantages.