AI enables workers to tackle previously impractical tasks, boosting productivity by 50% at Anthropic.

Anthropic's research shows AI assistance allows employees to perform 27% of tasks they wouldn't attempt otherwise due to time costs, not lack of value. Usage of their AI tool Claude rose from 28% to 60% of daily work, with productivity gains averaging 50%. AI is enabling more complex work, such as new feature development and exploratory research, expanding what employees can achieve. However, broader enterprise adoption faces challenges like organizational readiness and talent shortages. Anthropic plans further research to explore AI's impact across roles in 2026.