By Angie Raphael
Publication Date: 2026-03-31 22:30:00
US-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic has signed a major contract with the Albanian government and will offer its services to several Australian research institutes aimed at advancing disease diagnosis and treatment.
As part of the Memorandum of Understanding, the AI security company will share data from the Anthropic Economic Index with the Australian government to examine how AI is being adopted across the economy and the impact this is having on workers.
Natural resources, agriculture, healthcare and financial services will be the first sectors involved – with a plan to advance AI training in the workforce.
Working with Australia’s AI Safety Institute, the company will share insights into new model capabilities and risks, participate in joint safety assessments, and collaborate on research with Australian academic institutions.
The company has similar agreements in the US, UK and Japan.
“Australia’s investment in AI security makes it a natural partner for…
