The Alan Turing Institute (ATI), the UK's foremost AI research institute, has been instructed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to make substantial changes following a review that highlighted its underperformance. The review, prompted by a whistleblower complaint, found that the ATI was not meeting expected strategic goals or delivering value for taxpayer money. UKRI, which provides a five-year funding package of £100 million to the ATI, indicated that the organization's strategic alignment was unsatisfactory. This led to significant leadership changes, including the resignation of CEO Jean Innes and chair Doug Gurr. The UK government has shifted the institute's focus towards defense and national security, moving away from its previous emphasis on health and environmental research. UKRI’s Prof Charlotte Deane stated that the institute must align more closely with national needs to achieve the UK's AI ambitions. The ATI plans to work with its new CEO, George Williamson, to implement the review's recommendations, which include strengthening governance and enhancing its strategic focus.