Dr. Ben Bernanke Joins Anthropic's Long-Term Benefit Trust to Guide Responsible AI Development

Anthropic has appointed Dr. Ben Bernanke, a Distinguished Fellow at the Brookings Institution and former Federal Reserve Chair, to its Long-Term Benefit Trust (LTBT). The LTBT is an independent body designed to ensure Anthropic adheres to its mission of responsibly developing advanced AI for humanity's long-term benefit. Bernanke, who led the Federal Reserve during the 2008 financial crisis, emphasized the importance of building effective institutions to manage AI's potential and risks. Daniela Amodei, Co-Founder and President of Anthropic, noted Bernanke's extensive experience in economics will enhance the company's ability to understand AI's economic impacts. The LTBT oversees the governance and ethical development of AI at Anthropic, aiming to balance commercial success with social good.