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

The chief executive of the Alan Turing Institute, UK's national center for AI and data science, has resigned amid funding threats and internal discontent. Dr. Jean Innes stepped down following a warning that the institute was at risk of collapse after a demand to shift its focus to defense. The Technology Secretary called for a leadership overhaul and prioritization of defense and national security research, marking a significant change in the organization's direction.