All articles by Kurt Robson
Kurt Robson
Senior reporter at Verdict.
Apple looking to hire AI staff in UK as industry layoffs continue
Apple is looking to hire AI staff in the UK as mass job cuts continue across the industry.
SpaceX’s military-optimised Starshield gains $70m contract with US Space Force
Elon Musk-owned Starshield will support more than 50 mission partners across the US military.
Signal: China calls for US to “carefully consider” tech investment ban
The news comes as China-based venture capital deals in artifical intelligence continue to slow down.
Apple calls for US Supreme Court to retract Epic Games order
Epic Games is reportedly laying off 16% of its workforce, equating to around 900 employees.
Google, Apple and Meta set to win landmark US approval for VR/AR devices
The approval of the 6 GHz compatible devices will “bolster US leadership in advanced wireless technologies,” FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said.
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Signal: Meta bets on genAI to bolster metaverse as hiring soars
Meta’s AI assistants will be trialled with selected businesses as the company bets on genAI to revive its metaverse strategy.
Binance exits Russia amid ongoing bid for SEC approval
The news comes as the world’s largest crypto exchange remains under investigation by the US Justice Department.
OpenAI’s $90bn valuation demonstrates genAI market potential
The ChatGPT maker’s valuation, if confirmed, would make it one of the world’s most valuable companies.
Signal: AI chip maker Kneron raises $49m as AV filings fall below 2022 peak
The number of global autonomous vehicle filings dropped at the beginning of 2023, according to GlobalData.
Indonesia deals a major blow to TikTok’s e-commerce growth
Indonesia represents the biggest market for TikTok’s e-commerce shop and provides a blueprint for the company’s expansion into other markets.