Jade Leung appointed Vice-Chair of the AI Security Institute and Security Advisor to the AI Taskforce

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 17:34

Dr Jade Leung will become Vice-Chair of the AI Security Institute (AISI) and Security Advisor to the AI Taskforce, continuing her work to support the UK's leadership on AI safety and security. As part of the transition, she will step back from her full-time roles as the Prime Minister's Adviser on AI and Chief Technology Officer of the AI Security Institute at the end of September due to personal circumstances. As the Prime Minister's Adviser on AI, Dr Leung has helped...Request free trial

Dr Jade Leung will become Vice-Chair of the AI Security Institute (AISI) and Security Advisor to the AI Taskforce, continuing her work to support the UK's leadership on AI safety and security.

As part of the transition, she will step back from her full-time roles as the Prime Minister's Adviser on AI and Chief Technology Officer of the AI Security Institute at the end of September due to personal circumstances.

As the Prime Minister's Adviser on AI, Dr Leung has helped shape the government's approach to advanced AI, supporting work across the public sector, national security and economic growth. She also played a leading role in establishing the AI Security Institute, helping build its technical research capability and programme of work.

In her new roles, Dr Leung will continue to provide strategic advice on AI safety and security, supporting the government's work to prepare for the opportunities and challenges presented by advanced AI.

Alongside her positions as Vice-Chair of the AI Security Institute and Security Advisor to the AI Taskforce, Dr Leung will take up a part-time position as a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution.

A new Adviser on AI to the Prime Minister will be appointed in due course.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said:

Britain is better prepared for both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI thanks to Jade Leung.

I'm grateful for all she has done and am delighted she will continue this vital work in government.

AI Minister Kanishka Narayan said:

I wish Jade my heartfelt thanks and best wishes as she steps down as the Prime Minister's AI Advisor. Jade has brought immense knowledge and skill to her roles in government, building the AI Security Institute into the world leading institution it is today, securing a landmark AI deal between the UK and Ukraine and establishing AI Growth Zones across the UK.

I am delighted that Jade will continue to contribute her expertise as Vice-Chair of the AI Security Institute and Security Advisor to the AI Taskforce. Her experience at the forefront of AI safety and security will remain an invaluable asset as we continue to strengthen the UK's leadership in this critical area.