Matt Clifford CBE has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s AI Opportunities Adviser.

The appointment will bring together a team across No10 and DSIT to seize the opportunities of AI and build the UK’s AI capabilities.

The AI Opportunities Adviser will advise ministers on action to drive forward implementation of the AI Opportunities Action Plan and will work closely with DSIT’s AI Opportunities Unit to take forward the recommendations in the Action Plan.

Clifford's work will include advising on policy interventions designed to grow the UK AI sector and support adoption across the economy to boost productivity and improve people’s lives and advising on the development of interventions designed to attract top talent and leading entrepreneurs to establish themselves in the UK.

He will also play an ambassadorial role on AI inside and outside of Government, including with leading AI companies and advice on steps the UK should take to strengthen its sovereign AI capability.

Clifford will report directly to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for DSIT.