Sunak Joins Microsoft and Anthropic, Commits Earnings to The Richmond Project
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has joined tech giants Microsoft and AI firm Anthropic as an advisor, marking his return to the private sector after stepping down in 2024. Sunak, who has shown a keen interest in artificial intelligence and innovation during his time in office, will offer strategic guidance on global technology and AI policy. He emphasized that all earnings from these roles will be donated to The Richmond Project, a charitable initiative he co-founded with his wife, Akshata Murty. The charity focuses on supporting young people and promoting skills development in Yorkshire, the region Sunak formerly represented as MP. Sunak stated that he is committed to advancing safe and responsible AI while giving back to the community. His appointments reflect the growing trend of former political leaders engaging with emerging technologies at a global level, leveraging their policy experience to influence tech governance.
