Microsoft and Anthropic Hire Rishi Sunak as Senior Adviser

• New Position: Rishi Sunak, the former UK Prime Minister, is joining Microsoft and Anthropic as their Senior Adviser, becoming his first step in global tech leadership.

Nature of Roles:

• Quasi-non-policy advisory positions that are part-time.
• Macroeconomic and geopolitical strategy.
• No policy or lobbying in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• At Anthropic: Strategic advice on AI and geopolitical trends across the globe.
• Microsoft: Be able to offer knowledge on economic trends around the globe and also be present at important company conferences such as the Microsoft Annual Summit.

Ethical Measures & Oversight:

• Sanctioned by ACOBA (Advisory Committee on Business Appointments).
• Stern regulations to avoid conflict of interest.
• No bribery of policymakers or lobbying in the UK.

Income Pledge:

• Sunak will give 100 percent of his income in both positions to The Richmond Project, his charity that is geared towards the enhancement of numeracy and confidence in math.

Significance:

• Indicates the increased participation of previous world leaders in the technological and artificial intelligence industry.
• Emphasizes the role of leadership in the emergent technologies such as artificial intelligence, ethics, and innovation.