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16:30

2026-06-19

thenextweb.com

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The UK’s top data and AI regulator has quit, a first in the office’s 40-year history

John Edwards, the UK's Information Commissioner and top data and AI regulator, resigned on Friday following a workplace investigation into his conduct, marking the first resignation in the office's 40…

12:49

2026-06-19

bbc.com

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

John Edwards, the UK's information commissioner, resigned after an investigation found he made inappropriate attempts at humor that caused offense. The ICO regulates AI and data protection in the UK. …

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