The Federal Reserve Board of Governors and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco are organizing a hearing dedicated to artificial intelligence. The event is scheduled to take place in the San Francisco Bay Area on November 16, 2026.
As of mid-October 2026, the regulatory body has not disclosed the official agenda, list of participants, or the specific format of the upcoming hearing. The discussion is expected to focus on productivity, inflation, and labor markets.
Mary Daly, President of the San Francisco Fed, noted on October 6, 2026, that AI-driven demand for energy and chips could prolong supply shocks beyond the typical one-to-three-year period, complicating inflation management.
Fed governors, including Lisa Cook, Christopher Waller, Michael Barr, and Philip Jefferson, have addressed AI-related topics throughout 2025 and 2026. Their speeches covered financial stability risks and internal AI adoption.
The San Francisco Fed continues its research through the EmergingTech Economic Research Network, which analyzes the economic impact of new technologies. This hearing marks a shift toward higher-level involvement from the Board of Governors.
