Alan Turing Institute overhauled after UKRI review and whistleblower complaint
The Alan Turing Institute, the U.K.'s top spot for AI research, is getting a major overhaul after a critical review by its main funder, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
The shake-up comes after a whistleblower complaint and questions about how the institute was being run.
With CEO Jean Innes stepping down last September and Chair Doug Gurr leaving this week, new leadership is stepping in to steer things in a fresh direction.
George Williamson will prioritize national security
The government now wants the institute to put defense and national security front and center.
New CEO George Williamson will lead these changes with support from UKRI.
The team says they are committed to speeding up reforms and working more closely with universities and government agencies to make sure their work lines up with what the country needs most right now.