Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to advise Microsoft and Anthropic
1. Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft as a senior advisor, raising influence concerns. 2. His past deals with Microsoft include a £2.5 billion investment in data centers. 3. Acoba warns of potential unfair advantage in U.K. governmental affairs. 4. Sunak pledges to avoid advising on U.K. policy and lobbying. 5. The appointment highlights Silicon Valley's connections with U.K. political figures.