Sir Keir Starmer’s synthetic intelligence adviser is standing apart after six months for household causes.
“The prime minister has thanked him for his dedicated work to deliver and implement the AI opportunities action plan. We will be building on this work to bolster AI expertise across government and cement the UK’s position as a world leader in AI.”
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“I’m grateful to the prime minister and the government for this opportunity to serve and am hugely optimistic about the UK’s potential to be an AI superpower.
“For household causes, I’ll step again from my position because the prime minister’s adviser on AI alternatives on the finish of July, however I am delighted that this necessary work will proceed throughout authorities.”
Mr Clifford was the lead reviewer of the AI alternatives motion plan, in addition to being a member of the AI Security Institute advisory board.
As a part of his backing of AI, Sir Keir accepted all 50 suggestions made by Mr Clifford within the motion plan.
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Mr Clifford was appointed as Sir Keir’s AI alternatives adviser in January 2025.
His remit included advising on coverage to develop the UK AI sector, together with supporting uptake.
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Mr Clifford was additionally working to assist on methods to draw AI expertise and entrepreneurs to the UK.
He labored with the earlier Conservative authorities on organising the AI Security Institute and organising the 2023 AI Security Summit.