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UK's top data and AI regulator quits after 'inappropriate' humour

BBC News UK 19 June 2026, 20:28 UTC 19 Jun 2026

UK's top data and AI regulator quits after 'inappropriate' humour — BBC News

Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour.

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