Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 Turing AI Institute boss denies accusations of 'toxic internal culture'

Whistleblowers also accused the charity's leadership of misusing public funds and failing to deliver on its mission.

* Dr Doug Gurr, Chair of the Alan Turing Institute, says there is "no substance" to serious accusations made against the organization in the summer.
* Whistleblowers had accused the charity's leadership of misusing public funds and overseeing a "toxic internal culture".
* Dr Gurr said that an independent investigation found no evidence to support the claims.
* The Turing Institute has seen three senior directors, the chief technology officer, and most recently the CEO leave their jobs.
* The organization is currently under investigation by the Charity Commission.
* Dr Gurr acknowledged that it had been a "tough" period for some staff but said he believed the organization was now "match fit".
* He stated that the Institute should focus on defense, but also continue with projects related to the environment, sustainability, and health.
* There are concerns about overlap between the Turing Institute's new direction and other UK agencies carrying out similar work.
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