Matt Clifford steps down as UK science and tech research unit chair after joining Anthropic
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Matt Clifford has stepped down as chair of the UK government's science and technology research unit after taking a full-time role at AI company Anthropic. The move follows disquiet among senior MPs over potential conflicts of interest.
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The Guardian : Matt Clifford steps down as the chair of the UK government's science and tech research unit after joining Anthropic, following conflict of interest concerns — Matt Clifford forced to stand down amid disquiet from senior MPs over his new full-time job at AI company
