Summary
The head of the UK's Alan Turing Institute for artificial intelligence, Dr. Jean Innes, resigned amid staff unrest and potential funding cuts. The government wants the institute to focus more on defense, causing internal disputes and a warning the charity might collapse.
Key Facts
- Dr. Jean Innes resigned as the head of the Alan Turing Institute after government funding threats.
- The government demanded the institute shift its focus to defense, causing staff unrest.
- A whistleblowing complaint was raised due to concerns about potential collapse.
- The Turing Institute plans to appoint a new CEO to oversee changes.
- The institute originally researched AI for environmental and health purposes.
- Over 90 staff members last year expressed low confidence in the leadership.
- UK Research and Innovation previously suggested governance changes at the institute.
- Technology Secretary Peter Kyle emphasized AI's importance to national security in his communication to the institute.
