Matt Clifford, Man Behind UK's AI Growth Zones Plan, Joins Anthropic
MPs warn Clifford’s new Anthropic role could blur lines as the company expands government ties beyond North America.
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From Downing Street to Anthropic: Matt Clifford’s Move Sparks Fresh Scrutiny Over AI Influence
Matt Clifford spent years shaping Britain’s approach to artificial intelligence. He advised two prime ministers. He drafted a sweeping action plan. Now he works for one of the companies his policies were meant to guide. The news broke on September 2. Anthropic named Clifford its managing director for international affairs. He will steer the American firm’s conversations with governments across the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific and India. Yet he plans…
The appointment of Matt Clifford as managing director of international affairs at Anthropic raises questions because he will retain the presidency of ARIA, the British agency that finances high-risk research.
An Anthropic spokesman said: “We hire people with technical expertise who understand how government works because our work requires it – in every market, not just the UK.” In a move that reignites the debate about the “revolving door” between politics and tech giants, Matt Clifford is taking a senior role at US-based Anthropic, just a year after leaving Downing Street. Matt Clifford, a successful technology investor, has been an adviser to Prime…
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