Key Insights:
- Elon Musk called Anthropic the current leader in AI.
- Ben Bernanke joined Anthropic’s Long-Term Benefit Trust.
- Trust members hold no equity and advise on AI risk.
Elon Musk placed Anthropic at the center of the AI news cycle. He called the company the leader in artificial intelligence. His comments on X marked a sharp change in tone from earlier criticism of the startup. The remarks landed as Anthropic named former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke to its Long-Term Benefit Trust.
Elon Musk Shifts Tone as Anthropic Gains AI Spotlight
Elon Musk said he was “clearly wrong” about Anthropic in a post on X. He added that the company is “obviously” the current leader in AI. Musk pointed to Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable models as examples of its technical lead.
The comment followed a reply about whether SpaceXAI could use its compute position to hurt Anthropic. Musk rejected that idea and said he would not cut off a rival in a way that caused major damage. He compared the stance with Tesla opening its patents and Supercharger network to competitors.
The post drew attention as Musk has previously criticized Anthropic. In September 2025, he replied to another user, saying that winning was never possible for the company. His latest remarks changed that earlier view, placing Anthropic back at the center of AI news.
Musk’s praise also matters as Anthropic competes with OpenAI, Google, and SpaceXAI. The Claude maker has gained traction with developers, researchers, and business users. Its Claude Code product has become a visible part of the software workflow debate.
Anthropic Adds Bernanke to Long-Term AI Oversight Trust
Anthropic said Ben Bernanke has joined its Long-Term Benefit Trust. The independent governance body is linked to its public mission. Bernanke led the Federal Reserve from 2006 to 2014 and helped steer policy through the 2008 financial crisis.
The company said the trust advises Anthropic’s board and leadership on critical decisions, including those related to risk and social impact. Trust members do not hold equity in Anthropic and do not share in company profits.
Bernanke joins Neil Buddy Shah, Richard Fontaine, and Mariano-Florentino Cuellar on the board. The trust can appoint and remove a majority of Anthropic’s corporate board. That gives the group a central role in balancing growth with public benefit.
Bernanke said AI has enormous potential and a wide range of possible outcomes. He said those outcomes will depend partly on the institutions built around the technology. His appointment gives Anthropic a high-profile economic voice as AI’s labor and productivity effects face review.
Elon Musk’s Praise Now Puts AI Governance Race in Focus
Elon Musk praised Anthropic on the same day as the Bernanke appointment. That gave the story wider industry weight. The comment showed that model performance, access to compute, and governance are now tied together in the AI race.
Anthropic has used its safety-first identity to stand apart from larger rivals. Its public benefit corporation structure gives it a different governance story from that of many private technology firms. The Long-Term Benefit Trust is designed to keep that mission visible as commercial pressure grows.
For users and enterprise customers, the shift may strengthen Anthropic’s market profile. Musk’s post gave the startup validation from a competitor with his own AI ambitions. Bernanke’s role sent a separate signal that Anthropic wants stronger oversight of economic and social risks.
The latest AI news also shows how fast rival narratives can change. Musk once dismissed Anthropic’s chances. Now, users watch its models and business tools closely. The company’s next test is whether its governance framework can keep pace with growth and future model releases.
