Anthropic puts the man who steered the Fed through 2008 on its AI oversight trust

Anthropic has appointed former Federal Reserve chair Ben Bernanke to its Long-Term Benefit Trust, a governance body overseeing AI risk and societal impact. Bernanke's expertise in financial crises aligns with concerns about AI's systemic risks, adding credibility to Anthropic's safety-focused approach. The trust holds some power to influence board appointments and advise on AI decisions, balancing investor interests with public benefit.