The UK’s AI Security Institute is an organisation close to my heart. Back in 2023 I was involved in its conception and creation. It’s gone on to do incredible things. A genuinely world leading org that shatters the myth that government can’t do things. So I couldn’t be more delighted to say that I’ve been appointed as AISI’s next Director, working alongside the brilliant @NateBurnikell as its new Chief Strategy Officer. AISI is the world’s most respected organisation for understanding the risks from powerful AI. That is thanks to their superb team of dedicated civil servants and technical researchers. Special thanks to Adam Beaumont who has done a great job as AISI’s interim Director for the last 9 months. He returns to GCHQ having seen AISI go from strength to strength under his watch. I’m hugely grateful for that and excited to work with and learn from him. Last year I wrote about AISI and why its form and function is so important. You can read that piece on the link below - it gives a good flavour of why I’m excited to be joining. I’m looking forward to getting started in September.