Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and Anthropic as paid adviser; told he must not ...

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has now taken up new roles. Sunak has now become the paid advisor to tech giants Microsoft and Anthropic. This is the first major move of the former UK PM into private sector since leaving office earlier this year. The appointment has not only drawn attention for their high-profile nature but also for the strict ethical conditions imposed by the UK’s Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA). As reported by BBC, as part of the new role Sunka will advise both the companies on artificial intelligence policy and global strategy. The company will be leveraging Sunak’s experience in government and his leadership during UK’s AI Safety Summit in 2023.As reported by BBC, ACOBA has approved the appointments but has also issued some clear restrictions. Sunak must: - He must avoid lobbying the UK government on behalf of either company for two years.- Not exploit privileged information obtained during his time in office- Refrain from involvement in UK regulatory matters related to Microsoft or AnthropicAs per ACOBA, these conditions are aimed at preventing conflicts of interest and also make sure transparency in post-government employment.Rishi Sunak’s move into the role of AI advisory reflects on his growing influence in the tech sector. During his tenure as the UK Prime Minister, he championed the UK as a global leader in AI safety and regulation, hosting international summits and engaging with top executives from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic.His new positions suggest a continued focus on shaping the future of AI—this time from the private sector.