Career move: Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft, Anthropic; told not to lobby ministers

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has joined tech giants Microsoft and Anthropic as a paid advisor, focusing on artificial intelligence policy and global strategy. His appointments come with strict ethical conditions from ACOBA, including a two-year lobbying ban and restrictions on using privileged information. This move signifies Sunak’s continued influence in shaping AI’s future from the private sector.