Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to advise Microsoft and Anthropic on AI and global trends.
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Rishi Sunak Joins Microsoft And Anthropic Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak To Advise Microsoft And Anthropic Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to advise Microsoft and Anthropic — a move that’s drawing global attention as the worlds of politics and artificial intelligence increasingly collide. Sunak, who led Britain from 2022 to 2024, is stepping into senior advisory roles at both tech powerhouses, according to The Guardian . Image Credits:HM Treasury Sunak’s Dual Role In AI And Tech Strategy The new advisory positions at Microsoft and Anthropic place Sunak at the center of the global AI conversation. Letters from the UK Parliament’s Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) confirmed the appointments and raised questions about potential conflicts of interest. Officials expressed concern that Sunak’s government experience might “grant Microsoft an unfair advantage” in its dealings with the UK. A Familiar Connection With Microsoft Sunak’s relationship with Microsoft dates back to his time as Prime Minister. In 2023, h…
