Prime Minister’s Scientist Advisor Worked with “Dr Death” Chancellor on Artificial Intelligence Summit
In a shocking revelation, it has been uncovered that Dame Angela McLean, the top scientist advising the government, has been actively involved in preparations for the Prime Minister’s flagship artificial intelligence summit. This comes after she was previously caught labelling Chancellor Rishi Sunak as “Dr Death” for his controversial Eat Out to Help Out scheme during the Covid crisis.
Dame Angela sent a WhatsApp message to her fellow scientists in 2020, referring to Mr. Sunak as “Dr Death” in connection to the scheme that was blamed for causing a second wave of the virus. She also had some choice words for lockdown skeptic Professor Carl Heneghan, whom she labeled a “f**kwit”.
The Prime Minister’s office has refused to comment on the “Dr Death” message, as it has a policy against discussing ongoing matters related to the Covid Inquiry led by Lady Hallett. However, it is now evident that Dame Angela, in her role as the chief scientific adviser, has been working closely with the Prime Minister on the upcoming AI summit at Bletchley Park.
This revelation may potentially create an awkward situation between the chief scientific adviser and the Prime Minister, especially as efforts are being made to ensure the success of the AI summit. It is worth noting that Dame Angela took over the role from Sir Patrick Vallance earlier this year.
Despite the tech role initially being held by Sir Patrick, it was later handed over to Dr. Dave Smith when Dame Angela assumed her position. However, this has not stopped her from actively contributing to the government’s preparations for the AI summit.
The government has emphasized that the chief scientific adviser’s role is to ensure that policies and decisions are based on the best scientific evidence and long-term strategic thinking. They maintain that this remains unchanged.
As this revelation sparks further questions about the relationship between the chief scientific adviser and the Prime Minister, it will be interesting to see how it impacts the AI summit and whether it will be a success. What do you think about the “Dr Death” message and its implications? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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