The AI Establishment Finds a New Patron in Ben Bernanke The appointment of former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke to Anthropic's Long Term Benefit Trust has raised eyebrows among tech and economic observers.
On its face, it's an intriguing move: one of the most influential economists of his generation joining the board of a cutting edge AI company.
Bernanke's tenure as Fed chair from 2006 to 2014 was marked by significant economic crisis management. His policies kept the economy afloat but contributed to wealth inequality.