All articles by Kurt Robson
Kurt Robson
Senior reporter at Verdict.
Amazon and Meta-backed Scale AI raises $1bn
In May, Scale AI deployed the first large language mode being used in a US government classified network.
Explainer: can the UK AV Act really get self-driving cars on the road by 2026?
The AV Act sets out a legal framework for AVs on the road but questions remain about whether the technology infrastructure is developed enough to support widespread adoption of AVs.
Tech giants agree to AI development ‘kill switch’ for unsafe models
The agreement includes companies from the UK, US, China, Canada, France, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.
Interview: Luminance CEO on what enterprises need from this year’s AI Safety Summit
Eleanor Lightbody, CEO of Luminance, talks to Verdict about why this year’s AI Safety Summit has less attention than the last, and discusses the growing issue of AI washing.
Google to invest $1.1bn in Finland data centre expansion
Google has set out plans to achieve net-zero emissions across all of its operations and value chain by 2030.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Get industry leading news, data and analysis delivered to your inbox
UK’s AI Safety Institute announces Silicon Valley presence ahead of second AI Safety Summit in Seoul
The move reinforces Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ambition for the UK to become a global leader in AI safety regulation.
In data: Abu Dhabi AI learning company Alef to go public as edtech company filings plummet
While technology remains a key element of education delivery, mentions of edtech in company filings have fallen significantly.
Explainer: can Microsoft revamp PC sales with AI?
Microsoft’s Build developer conference is expected to reveal the company’s vision for AI PCs.
Musk launches SpaceX’s Starlink internet services in Indonesia
Starlink’s low earth orbit internet broadband satellite constellation is the largest fleet of satellites in the world.
Meta faces EU probe over addictive effects of Facebook and Instagram on children
The EU said Meta’s social media apps could “exploit weaknesses and inexperience” of children.