## Leadership Change at the Alan Turing Institute Mark Girolami, the current Chief Scientist, has temporarily taken on the role of acting CEO at the Alan Turing Institute. This appointment follows the long-flagged departure of Jean Innes. The change in leadership comes at a crucial time for the institute, with increasing emphasis on projects related to defense and national security. The Alan Turing Institute, a leading AI research organization in the UK, is now balancing its traditional academic focus with the evolving needs of the government sector. ## General Context The Alan Turing Institute has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence research for years, collaborating with universities and companies to promote innovation and the development of new technologies. Its role is increasingly central to the British technology landscape, especially in a global context characterized by strong competition in the field of AI.