Architect of UK’s AI policy quits after Anthropic conflict of interest concerns Matt Clifford forced to stand down amid disquiet from senior MPs over his new full-time job at AI company The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Architect of UK’s AI strategy joins Anthropic amid conflict of interest warning Matt Clifford will stay as chair of government funding body for tech projects alongside his senior role at US firm The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
UK Prime Minister's AI Adviser Named on Leaked Peter Thiel 'Dialog' Guest List A leaked attendee list from Dialog reveals influential figures, including AI strategist Matt Clifford, highlighting the private network's role in shaping global technology and policy discussions. International Business Times UK · Jun 18
Keir Starmer’s AI tsar to step down after six months in role Matt Clifford, a tech investor who wrote government’s controversial AI action plan, to resign for personal reasons The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025
How the UK could monetise ‘citizen data’ and turn it into a national asset Data is the lifeblood of artificial intelligence (AI) and as such is a hugely valuable resource. Entrepreneur Matt Clifford’s report on the AI Opportunities Action Plan, commissioned by the UK government, has set out some ambitious recommendations for unlocking UK public data to power AI development – and serve as… The Conversation · May 23, 2025
Beeban Kidron joins calls against PM’s AI tsar over tech-firm interests Film director and peer complains of government’s ‘shameful’ copyright rules policy and role of Matt Clifford The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025
The Paris AI Action Summit was a fork in the road—but are we on a path to prosperity or disaster? AI Safety, the original purpose of these summits, was sidelined in favor of talk of AI opportunity Fortune · Feb 11, 2025
Cringing before the tech giants is no way to make Britain an AI superpower To realise his dream for economic growth, Keir Starmer must seize the reins of technological power The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2025
Labour’s AI plan could be good for British people – except the creatives it will throw under the bus The proposed new law will hand over artists’ and writers’ copyright so their competitors can be trained for free. The government must reconsider, says Ed Newton-Rex, founder of Fairly Trained The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025
Will Labour’s AI revolution make your life better or worse? The prime minister says AI will transform the lives of everyone from teachers to homebuilders, but is everyone’s job safe? The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
UK visa restrictions to be relaxed for AI workers from overseas The Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, released on Monday, suggests exploring ‘how the existing immigration system can be used to attract graduates from universities producing some of the world’s top AI talent’ Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025
UK to go ‘all-in’ on AI as Starmer throws weight of Whitehall behind technology The Government is set to put more support into AI development in a bid to boost growth and cut costs. The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025
UK to go ‘all-in’ on AI as Keir Starmer throws weight of Whitehall behind technology The Government is set to put more support into AI development in a bid to boost growth and cut costs Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2025
Labour to go 'all-in' on AI amid desperate struggle to regain control of economy BRITAIN will go “all-in” for artificial intelligence as Labour outline their plan to harness the tech in a bid to turn around the dismal… The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2025
TechRadar · Oct 30, 2024 AI experts should have UK visa process streamlined, says talent investor Venture capitalist shares recommendations for tech growth in the UK.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023 ‘It’s not clear we can control it’: what they said at the Bletchley Park AI summit Elon Musk, the world’s richest man; Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind; and King Charles among those weighing in
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023 Downing Street trying to agree statement about AI risks with world leaders Wording will form communique for AI summit next month where agreement on organisation to scrutinise technology is unlikely to be reached
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 UK allocates £13m to boost use of artificial intelligence in healthcare Funding will support 22 projects spanning universities and NHS trusts across the UK
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 £13m allocated for research into use of artificial intelligence in healthcare The funding will support 22 projects spanning universities and NHS trusts across the UK.
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 Apple CEO denies new tech is AI but admits it is 'powered by machine learning' Tim Cook made the comments speaking to Good Morning America which comes just a week after leading AI figures such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis warned AI could risk the 'extinction' of humanity
The Week · Jun 6, 2023 Sunak-Biden talks: can Rishi revive the ‘special relationship’? Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden will meet in Washington this week in what is seen as a potential easing of post-Brexit tensions in the so-called “special relationship”.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 AI has potential to create ‘dystopia or utopia’, minister says Paul Scully, minster for tech and digital economy, said the benefits of AI should not be overlooked.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 AI could ‘kill many humans’ within two years, warns Sunak adviser Stark warning comes as Rishi Sunak prepares to persuade Joe Biden of ‘grand plan’ to control artificial intelligence
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023 Sunak’s AI adviser warns tech could help produce killer weapons within two years Matt Clifford said global regulation was needed to control AI and harness its capability for good purposes.
Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2023 AI could be powerful enough to 'kill many humans' in two years, No10 adviser warns Matt Clifford, who is helping the prime minister set up the government’s AI taskforce, said policymakers should be prepared for threats such as cyberattacks or creation of bioweapons