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ARIA chair Matt Clifford to leave after taking Anthropic role

ARIA chair Matt Clifford to leave after taking Anthropic role Image: Primary
Matt Clifford said he will step down as chair of the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency after taking a role at Anthropic. Clifford will remain until 6 November while a replacement is sought, according to the report. ARIA holds a commercial licence with Anthropic alongside other AI providers. The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade had reviewed the dual-role arrangement and agreed mitigations, including recusal from ARIA business where conflicts could arise. A Commons committee is seeking details of the conflict assessments and safeguards.
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