Anthropic has hired former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to its long-term benefit trust (LTBT), an AI oversight body tasked with ensuring the company remains accountable to its broader public interest goals.
In his role, Bernanke will provide guidance on the potential risks and societal impacts of AI, as well as how AI is changing the economy. He will also lead insight into Anthropic’s economic research, in addition to other areas of the artificial intelligence company’s work, Anthropic reported.
"The potential of artificial intelligence is enormous, and so is the range of outcomes. How that potential plays out will depend, in part, on the institutions we build around it," Bernanke said. "Anthropic has created a unique governance structure to try to ensure that the long-run benefits of AI for humanity far outweigh the risks. I am honored to have this opportunity, and I will try to contribute in any way I can to this critical mission."
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