All articles by Lara Williams
Lara Williams
Lara Williams is editor of Verdict technology. An experienced writer, Lara previously worked as deputy editor of the Financial Times’s fDi Magazine. Lara has a background in technology journalism writing for the UK’s Computing magazine and has spent almost a decade living in Silicon Valley.
CTO interview: The end of tech exceptionalism presents new opportunities for diversity
Technology careers within an economic downturn need to be examined more pragmatically – particularly for minorities.
Alibaba to launch ChatGPT rival
The company to develop the world’s leading generative AI product will secure its place as a global leader in technology.
Virgin Orbit collapses as space economy funding fell by over half in 2022
There was a sharp fall in space economy venture financing in 2022 despite the continued commercialisation of space.
Electronic Arts to cut workforce by six percent
The profitable and growing video gaming industry has not escaped widespread layoffs within the tech industry.
Australian army trialling mind-controlled robotic dogs
The robotics industry is set to grow exponentially in the next decade with multiple applications emerging.
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Alibaba announces major governance overhaul
Alibaba plans to split into six separate businesses to address growing regulatory scrutiny and increase shareholder value.
Under ten percent of chief technology officers are women
Addressing the technology industry’s gender imbalance starts in early education, as well as supporting women currently working in technology.
Apple tests buy-now-pay-later service
Buy-now-pay-later services are a fast growing segment of the mobile payments sector. But regulation is on the horizon.
Microsoft to integrate crypto wallet into browser
The collapse of US crypto exchange FTX has investors looking for safer ways to store their crypto funds.