UK AI strategy architect Matt Clifford joins Anthropic in senior role

Matt Clifford, who authored the UK's AI action plan and advised both Starmer and Sunak, has been hired by Anthropic a year after resigning as AI opportunities adviser. This move signals a brain-drain from UK government to a leading US AI firm, potentially weakening UK AI policy influence. The timing and exact role are undisclosed, but it underscores the pull of frontier AI labs.