Architect of UK’s AI policy quits after Anthropic conflict of interest concerns
Matt Clifford, who led the United Kingdom’s artificial‑intelligence strategy, has stepped down after senior parliamentarians raised conflict‑of‑interest worries about his new full‑time role at Anthropic, a US AI firm. Critics argued his simultaneous government position could compromise policy independence. Clifford’s resignation follows a review of the appointment, highlighting scrutiny of public‑private links in AI governance.