Anthropic just published the most detailed look yet at how AI is reshaping work. The June 2026 Anthropic Economic Index report, based on millions of Claude conversations and a survey of 9,700 users, reveals a workforce that knows the ground is shifting under its feet.
Over one third of respondents expect AI to handle most or nearly all of their work tasks within 12 months. The people who delegate the most to AI are the most optimistic about their careers. And the youngest workers are the most afraid of losing their jobs.
These are not predictions from pundits. This is data from the company that builds one of the world's most capable AI models, drawn from real usage patterns and direct survey responses. (Anthropic Economic Index)
What the Economic Index Actually Measures
Anthropic launched the Economic Index in early 2026 to track how people use Claude across every US state and hundreds of occupations. The June 2026 report, titled "Cadences," is the fourth installment and the most ambitious. It introduces three new data sources: hourly usage sampling, an output classifier that labels what each conversation produces, and the Economic Index Survey. (Anthropic, June 2026 Report)
