The MI6 chief issued a public apology for the agency's historical ban on gay employees, labeling the policy as 'wrong, unjust and discriminatory' and signaling a commitment to rectifying past injustices and promoting inclusivity.

In a public speech at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London, MI6 chief Richard Moore announced that the agency will increase its collaboration with technology companies through a government-backed investment programme, the National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF). While this move is presented as a necessary step to innovate faster than adversaries such as Russia and China, it also raises concerns that enhanced integration with private tech could bolster state surveillance capabilities and contribute to the infrastructure of authoritarian control.

In a detailed public speech, the MI6 chief outlined the agency's evolving strategy to fuse traditional human intelligence with advanced technological tools, emphasizing lawful use of tech, enhanced oversight, and strengthened partnerships to counter hybrid threats. The speech underscored the agency's commitment to democratic values, transparency, and the responsible integration of technology into national security operations.

MI6 chief Richard Moore announced that the agency is ramping up its use of artificial intelligence to counter China’s extensive data collection and authoritarian practices, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding national sovereignty.

In his first public speech since October 2020, MI6 Chief Richard Moore outlined a strategic shift toward leveraging public-private partnerships with tech companies to modernize intelligence capabilities. His remarks emphasized the necessity of adopting cutting‐edge technology to counter authoritarian tactics employed by nations such as China, Russia, and Iran, and to address emerging international terrorism threats.

On 19 February 2021, the MI6 chief publicly apologised for the agency's historic ban on LGBT staff, acknowledging that the discriminatory policy, which lasted until 1991, deprived the service of talented individuals and was both unjust and counterproductive.

MI6's chief issued a public apology acknowledging the agency's historic ban and discriminatory treatment of LGBT employees, recognizing past injustices and the negative impact such policies had on staff, and signaling a move toward inclusivity.