‘Shut it down and start again’: staff disquiet as Alan Turing Institute faces identity crisis
The Alan Turing Institute, the UK's top AI research body, is facing an identity crisis. According to whistleblowers, the institute is under threat due to funding issues and a new direction being pushed by the government. Established in 2014 as a "fitting memorial" to Alan Turing, the renowned computer scientist and AI pioneer, the institute is now embroiled in internal disquiet. Staff have warned that the institute may be in danger of collapse, as ministers push for a shift in focus towards defence and security work. The article suggests that the institute's original mission and identity are being challenged, raising concerns about its future direction and stability. The situation highlights the delicate balance between academic freedom, funding priorities, and the government's influence on research agendas in the field of artificial intelligence.
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