Matt Clifford resigns as chair of UK's ARIA
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Matt Clifford
United Kingdom
September 7, 2026
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Matt Clifford is stepping down as chair of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). The decision follows concerns over a conflict of interest regarding his new role at Anthropic. He will remain in the position until November 6 to facilitate the transition.
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