Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke Joins AI Firm Anthropic's Trust

Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic announced Thursday the appointment of Ben Bernanke, former Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, to its independent Long-Term Benefit Trust.

Bernanke served as Federal Reserve chairman from 2006 to 2014, navigating the central bank through the 2008 financial crisis. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in economics in 2022 for his research on the causes of the Great Depression.

In his role within the trust, Bernanke will advise Anthropic on the economic implications of artificial intelligence. "Anthropic has created a unique governance structure to try to ensure that the long-run benefits of AI for humanity far outweigh the risks," Bernanke stated. "I am honored to have this opportunity, and I will try to contribute in any way I can to this critical mission."

The Long-Term Benefit Trust serves as Anthropic's independent governance body, responsible for advising the company and appointing its board members. Trust members do not hold equity in Anthropic and are compensated solely for their time and service. Bernanke becomes the fourth member of this trust.