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Architect of British government’s AI strategy joins Anthropic
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Matt Clifford, who previously led the UK government's AI strategy and advised former Prime Ministers, has joined Anthropic, a US-based AI startup, in a senior position. Clifford, known for his tech investment background, previously served briefly as an unpaid AI adviser to Prime Minister Keir Starmer before resigning for personal reasons.
WHY IT MATTERS
This move highlights the growing influence of British policymakers in shaping global AI governance and the increasing cross-Atlantic collaboration between government and private sector AI leaders.
Matt Clifford, who drafted AI action plan and advised Starmer and Sunak, hired for senior role at US firmThe architect of the UK government’s AI strategy has joined the US startup Anthropic in a senior role a year after stepping down from his Downing Street post.Matt Clifford, a successful tech investor, was appointed as AI opportunities adviser by Keir Starmer last year but resigned from the unpaid role six months later for personal reasons. Continue reading...
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