All articles by Kurt Robson

Kurt Robson

Senior reporter at Verdict.

AI to become major feature in Microsoft Windows Paint app

Generative AI is coming to Microsoft’s popular Windows Paint app.

Signal: MGM and Ceasars hackers also breached 3 other companies

The two hacking groups, known as ALPHV and Scattered Spider, are said to have also targeted companies in retail, manufacturing and technology.

UK releases new AI principles: what does it mean for Big Tech?

The UK watchdog said there was a “real risk” that AI could be controlled by a few major players in the industry.

KKR to buy 20% of SingTel’s data centre business for $807m

KKR’s purchase signals a growth in demand for global digital infrastructure with the development of AI.

Signal: Foxconn plans to double investment in India as country’s tech hiring outpaces China

Apple supplier Foxconn is set to double its investment in India as companies continue to diversify out of China.

Infosys signs $1.5bn contract with ‘global company’ to boost AI

The $1.5bn deal will reportedly last for a 15-year period.

Microsoft to receive formal EU complaint over Teams unbundling

Microsoft has racked up a bill of over $2bn in EU antitrust fines over the past ten years for bundling products together.

Signal: Qualcomm China partners with Baidu to boost metaverse

The two companies have set their sights on the metaverse, despite a collapse in interest for the emerging tech.

Signal: Arm secures $54bn valuation as it eyes AI and Cloud market

The UK-based chip maker’s semiconductor products are used in 99% of smartphones globally.

US vs Google: The trial that could change the internet forever

The 10-week court battle marks the US government’s first monopoly case of the modern internet age to go to trial.