All articles by Kurt Robson
Kurt Robson
Senior reporter at Verdict.
Amazon expanding virtual health clinic across whole of US
Amazon Clinic allows users to virtually meet with healthcare professionals to treat common conditions like colds and migraines.
Meta to launch multiple AI chatbots, including one that talks like Abraham Lincoln
The news comes as Meta looks to retain engagement on its platforms, as it battles against the popularity of apps like TikTok.
Patent signal: AI had the most patents filed over past year
The rapid rise of generative AI may explain the dramatic amount of patents published throughout the year.
China places export curbs on drone equipment as US tech war continues
China’s drone manufacturing industry provides a very large portion of the US drone market.
Google boss says Bard users should Google its answers in case it’s wrong
The comments from Google’s UK boss comes after Bard recieved criticism for relaying an incorrect fact during a demo earlier this year.
Netflix advertises $900k AI jobs as anger rises in striking writers
Netflix’s latest hiring calls may have confirmed striking Hollywood’s worst fears.
EU launches antitrust probe into Microsoft following Teams bundling
The European Commission said Microsoft’s bundling of Teams may constitute anti-competitive behavior.
Samsung profits plunge 95% as weak chip demand continues
Samsung said it expects the demand for memory chips to recover in the second half of the year.
US government passes landmark crypto bill in major win for industry
The new bill aims to provide more regulatory clarity, marking a victory for crypto lobbyists.
Big tech pledges to watermark AI content to boost safety
Seven companies leading the AI race have pledged measures to help make the emerging tech safer, the US government announced.