News · 21 June 2026
UK's top AI regulator quits over 'inappropriate' humour
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John Edwards, the UK's information commissioner, has resigned after an independent workplace investigation found his behaviour fell short of expected conduct. Science Secretary Liz Kendall said she saw evidence of "vulgar and highly sexualised language" used with staff, which Edwards described as "inappropriate" humour. Multiple women shared testimony about feeling offended and uncomfortable from interactions with him.
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