All articles by Kurt Robson
Kurt Robson
Senior reporter at Verdict.
Human pilot and AI fighter jet go head-to-head in world first US trial combat
The AI-powered fighter jet relied on algorithms which analysed historical combat situations.
Google merges DeepMind and Research teams in latest AI push
The move comes as tech companies face mounting pressure from global lawmakers looking for ways to regulate AI.
Apple pulls Meta’s WhatsApp and Threads from China following government order
The removal of the applications highlights China’s pushback against some foreign messaging systems that fall out of its control.
Meta releases new AI model as GenAI race heats up
Meta said its AI assistant is more sophisticated at coding, creative writing and reasoning than offerings from its rivals, including Mistral AI and Google.
Week in data: GTA 6 publisher job cuts and metaverse in UK schools
Each week Verdict presents a roundup of the week’s news through data.
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Comcast’s US launch of Now brand products is “opportunely timed” – GlobalData
The launch marks the first time a US operator has assembled a prepaid product that includes home internet, mobile, and pay-TV.
Oracle to invest $8bn in Japan to support cloud computing demand
The investment will enable greater cloud and AI infrastructure for Japanese businesses.
Cisco unveils AI-powered security system following $28bn Splunk acquisition
Cisco’s HyperShield uses AI to protect data centres, clouds and physical locations.
Google announces another round of layoffs
The search engine giant’s latest layoffs follow industry wide cost efficiency measures over the last two years.
AI will ‘ease workload’ of HR professionals as global teams feel burnout
Software company Sage found that 95% of global HR teams reported an increase in their workload over the past year.