Former Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has joined the oversight body of artificial intelligence company Anthropic, according to Bloomberg.
The appointment places the former central banker on the Long-Term Benefit Trust, a governance structure designed to balance shareholder interests with broader public benefit considerations.
The move underscores the growing intersection between traditional financial leadership and the rapidly evolving AI industry.
Bernanke’s involvement in Anthropic’s governance signals a continued engagement with technology sector dynamics even after his tenure at the Fed.
His role focuses on ensuring the company’s long-term strategy aligns with both commercial viability and societal impact.
This development arrives as markets closely monitor the Federal Reserve’s policy direction under new leadership.