Architect of UK’s AI policy quits after Anthropic conflict of interest concerns

Matt Clifford resigned as chair of the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency after accepting a full-time role at AI firm Anthropic, amid concerns over a conflict of interest. His dual roles raised warnings from MPs about governance and trust in UK AI policy. Clifford will remain until November with safeguards in place, while critics call for clearer boundaries between government and AI industry roles.