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.

EU targets IT sector with latest round of sanctions against Russia

Latest EU sanction will punish tech firms which allow the trade of sensitive technology passing though Russia.

Malaysia plans legal action against Meta

Meta is facing a lawsuit from Malaysia for failing to remove “undesirable” posts on Facebook.

Musk to operate Tesla in India “as soon as humanly possible”

In Musk’s meeting with prime minister Narendra Modi he signalled that Tesla will start operating in India.

OpenAI to launch app store for AI models using ChatGPT

OpenAI is planning to release an app store to allow developers to sell models built with the company’s own AI technology.

Just six percent of MPs are confident in UK regulator’s ability to govern AI

Prime Minister Sunak pushes for AI global leadership while parliament lacks confidence in the UK’s ability to regulate AI.

Google leans towards India for Pixel production

Google in talks with suppliers in India for its Pixel operations.

Grab prepares for biggest round of layoffs since the pandemic

Grab struggles to reach profitability due to a decrease in customer spending as interest rates and inflation soar.

Chip giant Intel reaps investment subsidies as policy makers court chip makers

Germany agrees to Intel’s demands for hefty subsidies as it courts one of Europe’s largest inward investment projects to date.

SpaceX launches satellite to improve Indonesia’s internet connectivity

The $540m project aims provide high-speed internet connectivity to the most remote parts of Indonesia