Former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has been appointed to the Long-Term Benefit Trust of artificial intelligence company Anthropic.
The trust serves as the independent oversight body responsible for guiding the company’s long-term strategy and safety protocols, according to reports from Bloomberg and MarketWatch.
The move places one of the most prominent figures in modern monetary policy at the center of the AI industry’s governance structure.
Bernanke’s role will involve advising on the long-term societal impact of Anthropic’s technology, bridging the gap between economic stability frameworks and emerging technological risks.
This appointment reflects a broader trend of recruiting high-level policy experts to oversee the development of advanced AI systems.
As the sector matures, companies are increasingly looking to established institutional leaders to provide credibility and strategic depth to their safety and governance initiatives.