All articles by Kurt Robson

Kurt Robson

Senior reporter at Verdict.

Could the UK take notes from India’s crackdown on deepfakes?

As AI continues to grow in sophistication, deepfakes are becoming increasingly harder to identify.

China approves 40 AI models in last six months as global AI development race intensifies

Chinese regulators have continued to approve dozens of AI models since AI development rules were imposed in 2023.

US rules compel cloud providers to reveal foreign customers

The latest proposal by the Biden administration follows increasingly stricter export curbs on semiconductors to China.

Meta to build general AI for everyone, Zuckerberg says

Zuckerberg said the combination of Meta’s two AI teams will accelerate its work in advancing the technology. 

Apple’s Vision Pro faces app setbacks as VR and AR deals plummet

YouTube, Netflix and Spotify are not currently planning to release apps for the Vision Pro.

Accenture to open ten global GenAI innovation hubs amid push for global collaboration on AI risk

AI risk is a leading topic at the World Economic Forum in Davos with a general consensus that more global collaboration is needed.

Davos: AI Governance Alliance calls for stronger global collaboration

The World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance has explored the potential risks of advanced AI in three new reports. 

Can financial regulation serve as a blueprint for AI guardrails?

Financial regulation may just hold the key to creating a global regulatory framework for AI.

OpenAI CEO Altman says AI progress depends on energy breakthrough

Some industry leaders say the energy currently being consumed by AI may not be sustainable.

Microsoft rolls out $20 AI subscription model

Microsoft’s subscription service comes as companies explore different business models to monetise their AI services in an increasingly crowded market.