All articles by Kurt Robson
Kurt Robson
Senior reporter at Verdict.
Two-thirds of CEOs are implementing GenAI quicker than staff can handle, IBM finds
The majority of CEOs said GenAI adoption was critical to success, but some businesses are implementing the technology too quickly.
Hitachi and Microsoft partner to boost business and social innovation with GenAI
Hitachi said it will train more than 50,000 GenAI professionals.
OpenAI and Google DeepMind staff warn AI may lead to human extinction
The open letter called for AI companies to allow former employees to raise risk-related concerns to the public.
London hospitals forced to cancel procedures after cyberattack
The cyberattack has left some hospital departments unable to connect to their main server.
Microsoft faces EU complaints over children’s data privacy
The advocacy group said that Microsoft had shifted its responsibilities for children’s data onto schools that are not equipped to cope.
Three-quarters of UK companies’ software supply chains exposed to cyberattacks in past 12 months, research finds
The majority of UK IT leaders confirmed a high level of impact in terms of financial loss following a software supply chain attack.
New York set to restrict social media algorithms for teens
The news comes as social media companies face criticism from governments and regulators for having an alleged negative impact on children and young people.
Google to lay off at least 100 jobs in its cloud unit
The cuts come amid ongoing layoffs in the company since 2023 as it looks to cut costs.
Google Cloud and Workday extend partnership to boost GenAI development
The company said customers can now use Google’s GenAI tools for fast-changing business needs.
Global cloud computing market will be worth $1.4trn by 2027, analysts forecast
The rise of AI has become central in cloud computing.