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The Alan Turing Institute is the national institute for data science and artificial intelligence.

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🧩Exploring how AI can offer accurate & trustworthy predictions even when data is limited/uncertain

Announced today, our new research project will develop models that are purposefully designed to learn effectively from noisy, fragmented or small datasets.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pw1Is1
Turing researchers pioneering data-efficient AI to accelerate scientific discovery
The Alan Turing Institute has received a research grant from UKRI Engineering and
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November 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
📊 New project announced: building AI tools to enhance security analyst capabilities

We're convening experts from leading UK universities & gov security partners to enhance intelligence analysts’ assessment capabilities.

Learn more about the project: https://bit.ly/49xVROl
New research consortium will use AI to support and enhance intelligence analysis for national security
The Alan Turing Institute has been awarded a £1m research grant to develop AI methods to support and enhance intelligence analysis for national security and
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November 24, 2025 at 9:59 AM
💡#COP30: Through our ADViCE programme with Digital Catapult and Energy Systems Catapult, we supported the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in delivering a workshop this week to bring together UK companies working on AI-led approaches to decarbonisation.
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🔎 This week Turing researcher, Pranava Madhyastha, shared the latest results from our work to improve LLM outputs.

Explore the team's project to develop a constraint framework to improve reasoning & planning capabilities within LLMs: bit.ly/488QhQ5
November 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
📢 Registration now open for the next Cyber Threat Observatory workshop

📅Wed 10 Dec, 09:00–12:15
📍Zoom
🎫Register:
https://bit.ly/4iexWWq

Join us to:
➡️ Explore new findings
➡️ Discuss threat reporting & fraud management
➡️ Hear insights from experts across 6 continents
Workshop: Cyber Threat Observatory for national identity systems
This series of workshops bring together experts from various countries and national governments, spanning 6 continents, to discuss the urgent need to treat d
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November 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🌐How can defence organisations maintain a strategic advantage in a rapidly evolving digital age?

Yesterday, Turing Research Fellow, Rupert Barrett-Taylor, joined #NATOC2COE 2025 to discuss how NATO can remain credible, connected & decisive in a rapidly changing security landscape.
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🛰️ How can autonomous robots stay on track in hazardous and remote environments?

Our new AI model allows teams of autonomous drones, submarines and satellites to adapt to unexpected mission changes by taking charge of their own planning.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/43ZoS1V
New AI model allows drones to plan for themselves
Researchers from the Alan Turing Institute have developed a new AI model that allows teams of autonomous drones, submarines and satellites to adapt to unexpe
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November 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
🌐 The use of AI tools in election campaigns has rapidly evolved in 2025

In a new CETaS Expert Analysis, Sam Stockwell looks at what has changed about the threat they pose to election security:
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From Deepfake Scams to Poisoned Chatbots: AI and Election Security in 2025
Sam Stockwell
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November 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🌤️ This week we’re hosting a two-day workshop with the @metoffice.gov.uk to enhance FastNet.

FastNet is a collaborative project focused on developing AI algorithms to transform UK weather forecasting.

Learn more: bit.ly/47JvdRm
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
💡 Today we’re delighted to be hosting the BridgeAI Adopters & Developers event

Bringing together SMEs, developers, experts and investors across the @innovateuk.bsky.social #BridgeAI ecosystem, this event will foster collaboration, share insights and strengthen AI adoption across key industries.
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🖥️ How is AI accelerating the evolution of serious online crime?

Join CETaS' AI and Serious Online Crime webinar to explore insights from their new research & practical steps to tackle AI-enabled crime.

📅 19 Nov Oct 15:00–16:00, online

➡️ Register now: cetas.turing.ac.uk/events/cetas...
CETaS Webinar: AI and Serious Online Crime
From large-scale financial fraud and phishing campaigns to child sexual abuse material and AI-powered romance scams, the integration of AI into serious onlin
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November 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
☀️ Can a new generation of AI-powered environmental forecasting tools better protect lives and livelihoods?

We’re working with key partners to revolutionise environmental forecasting.

Learn more: bit.ly/3X99JqK

@metoffice.gov.uk @bas.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
‪‬‬❄️What role does AI play in understanding our rapidly changing Arctic?‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

🎙️On the latest episode of the Turing Podcast, we explore the critical role of AI models like IceNet in predicting sea ice conditions and aiding conservation efforts.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4nF3PZi
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🌦️ Democratising environmental forecasting in the age of AI

We're working to protect lives, livelihoods and the natural world through faster, more accurate prediction of Earth systems.

Learn more bit.ly/3X99JqK
November 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🏙️ We’re creating AI tools to defend the UK's critical national infrastructure

From water and energy to transport and communications – the cyber threats we face are evolving.

AI research, tool development and deployment will ensure we can anticipate and absorb attacks.

Read more: bit.ly/3J7xL2c
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🛡️ Protecting the UK’s vital systems: our AI tools aim to provide a new line of defence

Our experts explore the tools they're developing through our mission to secure critical national infrastructure: bit.ly/3J7xL2c
October 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
What could a PhD-level data scientist do for your business?

The #TuringInternshipNetwork (TIN) links PhD researchers w/ industry, government & third-sector partners to tackle data challenges.

Help your organisation:
✅Access top talent
✅Solve data challenges w/ academic expertise
✅Build connections
October 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
📢 Workshop registrations now open: Threat Modelling for Sleeper Agents in Agentic AI: Attack Chains and Resilience for Digital Identity Systems

📅 Wed 26 Nov, 10:00–13:00📍 Zoom

🎫Register: bit.ly/3L9R4bK
Threat Modelling for Sleeper Agents in Agentic AI: Attack Chains and Resilience for Digital Identity Systems
This workshop advances the ongoing exploration of systemic cyber risks in digital identity infrastructures, building directly on insights gained from Worksho
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October 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
📢#DataStudyGroup applications closing: 26 Oct

The challenge: Modelling AI competency needs in the UK labour market

📅26 Jan – 6 Feb 2026
➡️ Apply: https://bit.ly/42EKbF3

Challenge set by the Alan Turing Institute in collaboration w/ @innovateuk #BridgeAI (supported by PwC).
Data Study Group - January 2026
What are Data Study Groups?
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October 22, 2025 at 6:09 AM
How can we protect users from illegal content on encrypted platforms w/out breaking encryption itself?

Join CETaS' Privacy-preserving Moderation of Illegal Online Content webinar to explore insights from their new research

📅 28 Oct, 15:00–16:00 📍Online
➡️ https://bit.ly/3KXdkW4
CETaS Webinar: Privacy-preserving Moderation of Illegal Online Content
The volume and sophistication of illegal online content are growing.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
🌐Global insights powered by geospatial intelligence

With Accenture, we convened leaders across government, defence, academia and industry to explore risks, safeguards and how to:
✅Unlock AI’s potential
✅Enable human-AI systems
✅Build trust

➡️ Read report: bit.ly/47eWB8l
Geospatial Intelligence: Data Safety and Security in the Age of AI
Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) is increasingly critical to national security, humanitarian response, and environmental monitoring.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🚨 Published today: First International AI Safety Report update

➡️ Focus on capability advancements since the last report & implications for risks.

➡️ 100+ experts contributed, supported by 30 countries, the EU, OECD & UN.

➡️Read the update: internationalaisafetyreport.org/publication/...
October 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🌐 California’s new law on frontier models sets a precedent for developers at the heart of the global AI industry.

In a new CETaS Expert Analysis, Connor Attridge looks at how the UK can build on the law as it navigates the relationship between AI and national security:
https://bit.ly/493YXsV
California’s Frontier AI Act: National Security Implications for the UK
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October 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
❓ Are you a researcher looking to make real-world impact as part of an expert multi-disciplinary team?

Apply to join the Turing’s January #DataStudyGroup: Modelling AI competency needs in the UK labour market

📅26 Jan – 6 Feb 2026
➡️ Apply now:https://bit.ly/42EKbF3
October 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
🔐 Securing Critical National Infrastructure in a Data-Driven World

Read our new report, in partnership with @lloydsregister.bsky.social, introducing a roadmap to use data for more secure, resilient & sustainable infrastructure: https://bit.ly/4q98B3B
Deep Dive on Data and Information for Critical Infrastructure Management and Maintenance
This report examines the role of data and information in managing and maintaining critical infrastructure in the UK.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM