All articles by Simone Bateson
Simone Bateson
Simone Bateson is a UK-based Tech Reporter at Verdict. She has worked for B2B publications in English and Spanish, reporting on AI, cybersecurity and the effect of new technologies on both government legislation and private industry.
BYD plans to invest $1bn in EV and battery production in India
The investment is part of BYD’s strategy to increase its production of EVs to 100,000 in India.
OpenAI signs deal with AP to license news story archive
The landmark deal between OpenAI and the Associated Press gives the tech firm permission to train its AI systems with AP’s news archive.
Law firms brace for impact as AI “will soon do legal work at superhuman level,” says expert
As AI is set to transform the legal sector, companies stand to make huge productivity gains.
Microsoft’s China-based hack reveals cloud security vulnerability
A cyber attack by hacker group Storm-0558 had remained undetected for around a month until Microsoft identified a vulnerability in its cloud computing software.
EU approves Broadcom’s $61bn acquisition of VMware
The EU Commission has approved Broadcom’s merger with VMware subject to its fulfilment of interoperability commitments.
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Oritain raises $57m amid growing market in forensic tech for ESG compliance
Increased focus on ESG compliance means companies must ensure they have the tools to provide business process transparency.
Tata Group to reportedly become first Indian iPhone maker
Tata Group is reportedly in talks to acquire Apple’s India supplier factory, currently owned by Taiwanese-based electronics manufacturer Wistron Corp.
Apple opens store on WeChat as in-apps sales increase in popularity
Chinese consumer purchasing on social media platforms is seeing rapid expansion.
AI tool helps eradicate brain tumours during surgical procedures
Swift diagnosis of aggressive tumours using AI technology can save lives.
BT CEO Philip Jansen to resign in the next 12 months
BT’s is planning a mass restructuring of the company’s workforce by 2030.