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Political Pressure Mounts as AI Scrutiny Intensifies
The UK’s Science Secretary Peter Kyle is demanding a full overhaul of the Alan Turing Institute, the country’s top AI research body, citing leadership concerns and outdated strategy in a fast-evolving field. The Guardian reports that a ministerial review is now underway.
The review follows accusations of mismanagement, lack of innovation, and failure to support cutting-edge AI development. Insiders say the institute’s current leadership has lost the confidence of the government, prompting calls for new governance and purpose.
The UK is investing heavily in AI infrastructure, including public-sector AI computing and new AI growth zones. But the government insists institutions like the Turing must modernize to stay relevant and accountable.
(Read the full article on The Guardian.)
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