Minister demands overhaul of UK’s leading AI institute

Peter Kyle’s letter implies a downgrading of the institute’s focus on health and the environment. Photograph: Linda Nylind/The Guardian

The technology secretary has demanded an overhaul of the UK’s leading artificial intelligence institute in a wide-ranging letter that calls for a switch in focus to defence and national security, as well as leadership changes.

Peter Kyle said it was clear further action was needed to ensure the government-backed Alan Turing Institute met its full potential.