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Created: 2025-07-18 19:13:12 UTC
It was incredibly inspiring to meet @matthewclifford, co-Founder and Chair of @join_ef, Prime Minister's Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer Adviser on Al Opportunities(to step down in the end of July), the XXX most influential people in AI by @TIME, at @LDNTechWeek 🇬🇧
Matt Clifford is arguably the single most influential architect of the UK's AI strategy, a unique figure bridging tech entrepreneurship, policy, and global diplomacy. His recent decision to step back as the PM's AI Opportunities Adviser for family reasons is a major moment. Here's why he stands out:
X. The Ultimate Bipartisan AI Brain:
✅ Conservatives:
-Co-founded the UK's AI Safety Institute & orchestrated the landmark 2023 Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit under Rishi Sunak
✅ Labour: Authored the AI Opportunities Action Plan (Jan 2025) – and PM Starmer accepted all XX recommendations, appointing him lead adviser. Both major parties leaned heavily on his vision.
X. From Startup Accelerator to Whitehall: As co-founder of Entrepreneurs First (EF), he lived the startup world, spotting and backing early AI talent. This deep entrepreneurial DNA informs his policy work – he understands what founders and scale-ups need. (EF's success with companies like Tractable provided his launchpad).
X. The "AI Diplomat": He didn't just advise inside government. He operated globally, brokering key meetings (@RishiSunak /Sam Altman @sama!) and building bridges with leading AI companies and international powers. His newsletter was a catalyst, catching the eye of Whitehall insiders years ago.
X. Tangible Blueprint for UK AI Dominance: His Action Plan isn't abstract. It's the roadmap aiming to:
▪️”Mainline AI into the veins" of the UK economy (Starmer's words).
▪️Boost sovereign capability & £2bn compute investment.
▪️Attract top global AI talent & entrepreneurs.
▪️Drive AI adoption for productivity & public good.
▪️Position the UK as an AI exporter, not just importer.
X. Institutional Builder: Beyond policy, he helped create key bodies: @ARIA_research (UK's DARPA-like agency) and the AI Safety Institute. He shapes the infrastructure, not just the ideas.
Matt Clifford stepping back (with the door open for return) is significant. He leaves behind a robust framework – the Action Plan being implemented, institutions built, and £2bn pledged. He proved the UK can be agile and ambitious on AI, transcending political cycles. His legacy is a UK strategically positioned, thanks to an entrepreneur who became its most trusted AI compass.
XXX engagements
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Anna Tutova 🇺🇦 @anna_tutova on x 7693 followers
Created: 2025-07-18 19:13:12 UTC
It was incredibly inspiring to meet @matthewclifford, co-Founder and Chair of @join_ef, Prime Minister's Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer Adviser on Al Opportunities(to step down in the end of July), the XXX most influential people in AI by @TIME, at @LDNTechWeek 🇬🇧 Matt Clifford is arguably the single most influential architect of the UK's AI strategy, a unique figure bridging tech entrepreneurship, policy, and global diplomacy. His recent decision to step back as the PM's AI Opportunities Adviser for family reasons is a major moment. Here's why he stands out:
X. The Ultimate Bipartisan AI Brain: ✅ Conservatives: -Co-founded the UK's AI Safety Institute & orchestrated the landmark 2023 Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit under Rishi Sunak ✅ Labour: Authored the AI Opportunities Action Plan (Jan 2025) – and PM Starmer accepted all XX recommendations, appointing him lead adviser. Both major parties leaned heavily on his vision.
X. From Startup Accelerator to Whitehall: As co-founder of Entrepreneurs First (EF), he lived the startup world, spotting and backing early AI talent. This deep entrepreneurial DNA informs his policy work – he understands what founders and scale-ups need. (EF's success with companies like Tractable provided his launchpad).
X. The "AI Diplomat": He didn't just advise inside government. He operated globally, brokering key meetings (@RishiSunak /Sam Altman @sama!) and building bridges with leading AI companies and international powers. His newsletter was a catalyst, catching the eye of Whitehall insiders years ago.
X. Tangible Blueprint for UK AI Dominance: His Action Plan isn't abstract. It's the roadmap aiming to:
▪️”Mainline AI into the veins" of the UK economy (Starmer's words).
▪️Boost sovereign capability & £2bn compute investment.
▪️Attract top global AI talent & entrepreneurs.
▪️Drive AI adoption for productivity & public good.
▪️Position the UK as an AI exporter, not just importer.
X. Institutional Builder: Beyond policy, he helped create key bodies: @ARIA_research (UK's DARPA-like agency) and the AI Safety Institute. He shapes the infrastructure, not just the ideas.
Matt Clifford stepping back (with the door open for return) is significant. He leaves behind a robust framework – the Action Plan being implemented, institutions built, and £2bn pledged. He proved the UK can be agile and ambitious on AI, transcending political cycles. His legacy is a UK strategically positioned, thanks to an entrepreneur who became its most trusted AI compass.
XXX engagements
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