Head of UK's Turing AI Institute resigns after funding threat

The head of the UK's Turing AI Institute, Dr Jean Innes, has announced her resignation following a government directive to the institute's charitable organization. The government has instructed the institute to shift its focus towards defense-related research, a move that has prompted Dr Innes' decision to step down. The Turing AI Institute, named after the renowned mathematician Alan Turing, has been a hub for cutting-edge artificial intelligence research in the UK. However, the government's intervention, which has threatened the institute's funding, has raised concerns about the potential impact on the institute's broader research agenda and its ability to maintain its reputation as a leading center for AI innovation. The resignation of Dr Innes, a respected figure in the field of AI, is seen as a significant blow to the institute and has sparked concerns about the government's priorities in funding and supporting scientific research in the country.