All articles by Kurt Robson
Kurt Robson
Senior reporter at Verdict.
Tweets of the week: From Elon Musk’s Starlink to AI in elections
This week’s tweets range from the announcement of Starlink’s launch in rural Kenya to new features on smash-hit ChatGPT.
Canadian cybercrime head says AI is being used for hacking
The head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has warned how AI is being harnessed for malicious purposes, echoing the worries of experts.
Amazon launches pay-by-palm tech in all Whole Foods stores
Whole Foods will use Amazon One biometric technology to let customers pay for items by scanning their palms.
Hundreds of experts back proposed framework for AI development
The new checklist, which includes 84 questions for developers and testers, has been backed by hundreds of AI experts.
UK gaming industry to restrict the practice of loot boxes
Online gaming companies will now need to notify UK players about the profitability of each loot box.
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Anyone can deactivate your WhatsApp account with one email
WhatsApp has come under fire from experts after it was discovered that any account can be deactivated with one simple email request.
DeepMind co-founder criticises UK tech ecosystem as AI talent flees stateside
The British tech entrepreneur said the UK needs a culture shift if it wants to remain competitive with the US.
What is WormGPT? The ChatGPT rival designed for cybercriminals
WormGPT has been described as a ChatGPT copycat but “without any ethical boundaries or limitations.”
Protecting British jobs from AI becoming increasingly difficult, warns UK AI head
The UK AI taskforce head claimed it is “inevitable” that more jobs will become automated as AI progresses.
Chinese chip supplier profits soar as China shrugs off US chip curbs
US chip export sanctions left China needing to bolster its own domestic semiconductor supply chain. Recent reports suggest the country may be succeeding on its road to self-sufficiency.