Anthropic’s Long‑Term Benefit Trust (LTBT) has added Ben Bernanke as a trustee. The independent body aims to keep the company aligned with its mission of responsible AI. Bernanke brings a legacy of economic stewardship to the governance structure.

Bernanke served as Federal Reserve Chair from 2006‑2014, steering the U.S. through the 2008 financial crisis. He earned a Nobel Prize in 2022 for research on the Great Depression and bank‑crisis dynamics while at Princeton. His academic work informs macro‑policy analysis.

LTBT members hold no equity in Anthropic, receive only time compensation, and can appoint board members. They advise on risk and societal impact, ensuring the company balances commercial goals with public good. The board’s independence protects long‑term AI ethics.

Bernanke’s expertise will sharpen Anthropic’s economic research on AI’s labor and market effects. Together with trustees Neil Buddy Shah, Richard Fontaine, and Mariano‑Florentino Cuéllar, the board will address how advanced AI reshapes global economies.