All articles by Kurt Robson

Kurt Robson

Senior reporter at Verdict.

What would a US TikTok ban mean for businesses?

The popular short-form video-sharing app continues to face scrutiny over national security concerns.

Italy to launch €1bn AI investment fund

The value of AI deals in Italy saw a significant decline in 2022, according to GlobalData’s deal database.

What does the EU AI Act mean for businesses?

The AI Act aims to address AI’s most pressing issues, including bias, privacy and misinformation. 

Google blocks AI chatbot Gemini from 2024 global election chatter

Gemini will answer queries about anything voting-related by asking the user to google it.

Apple allows app downloads directly from developers following EU regulatory pressure

The DMA aims to significantly strengthen the ability of EU regulators to crack down on monopolistic behaviours from so-called gatekeepers.

Warehouse robotics provider Exotec surpasses $1bn in sales

According to GlobalData forecasts, the robotics industry will be worth $218bn by 2030.

Oracle share price surges following partnership rumour with AI heavyweight Nvidia

Oracle’s rumoured partnership with AI chip maker Nvidia is expected to be announced next week.

Brain-computer interface companies create industry group to build regulator trust

The industry body of leading brain-computer implant companies will work on pressing issues including ethics and data privacy.

Applied Intuition reaches $6bn valuation to advance autonomous vehicle AI software

The company said it will use the latest investment round to make significant advancements in GenAI. 

Passwords will see a ‘material decline’ within a decade, says UK security chief

Despite being one of the most popular methods of authentication, passwords are considered to be the most vulnerable form of current data protection.