UK's chief AI adviser quits state research agency over Anthropic conflict
X-Risk Daily
Tuesday 08 September 2026
Transformative AI
Matt Clifford has stepped down as chair of the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria) after MPs raised alarm over his move to a full-time role at Anthropic.
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