The UK’s national institute for AI is facing the possibility of collapse after Technology Secretary Peter Kyle warned that its public funding could be withdrawn, says a BBC report.
According to the report, staff at the Alan Turing Institute (ATI) have submitted a whistleblowing complaint to the Charity Commission, citing “serious and escalating concerns” over alleged misuse of public funds, poor governance and what they describe as a “toxic internal culture.” The complaint claims that the government’s 100m grant, awarded by the previous Conservative administration in 2024, is now at risk and that losing it “could lead to the institute’s collapse.”
The complaint, signed “concerned staff members at The Alan Turing Institute,” accuses leadership of delivery failures, instability and “a series of spending decisions that lack transparency, measurable outcomes and evidence of trustee oversight.” It also alleges an internal environment “defined by fear and defensiveness.”
A Charity Commission spokesperson told the BBC: “We are currently assessing concerns raised about the Alan Turing Institute to determine any regulatory role for us.” They stressed the process is in its early stages and no decision has been made on whether to launch a formal investigation.
The ATI said it is undergoing “substantial organisational change to ensure we deliver on the promise and unique role of the UK’s national institute for data science and AI.” A spokesperson added: “As we move forward, we’re...
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