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Matt Clifford steps down as the chair of the UK government's science
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
TL;DRUK science chief quits after joining AI startup Anthropic due to conflict of interest.
Why it matters: Highlights tension between government tech policy roles and private AI industry positions amid growing regulatory scrutiny.
Matt Clifford forced to stand down amid disquiet from senior MPs over his new full-time job at AI company
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