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.
Binance and SEC reach agreement to avoid exchange’s collapse
The agreement will protect US customer assets while allowing the global crypto-exchange’s US operations to continue.
Top Meta scientist calls AI threat warnings ‘preposterously ridiculous’
AI does not pose an immediate threat to humanity, according to a top Meta scientist.
Binance under investigation for money-laundering in France
This is the second time in June that Binance has come under scrutiny by regulators: the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a federal suit on 5 June.
Micron pledges $600m for investment in China
Micron’s announcement follows regulators in China claiming the US chipmaker failed its network security review.
Twitter sued for $250m for copyright infringement on music
Twitter faces financial penalties for allowing users to post license-free music, in an escalation of copyright infringement since Musk’s 2022 takeover.
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Oracle shares hit record 50% increase in 2023
Oracle’s investment in AI has bolstered investor confidence in the company as its share price soars.
Google accused of abusive practices in online ad tech by EU regulators
Google has been charged with violating EU rules by distorting competition in the advertising technology sector
Meta’s “human-like” AI tools to be released to researchers
Meta pushes ahead with tools that emulate human reasoning despite fears that AI development is moving too fast.
Hollywood actors green-light strike action amid AI fears
Hollywood actors vote to strike alongside their writer colleagues as fears mount that AI is coming for their jobs.
SEC accuses Binance of lying to regulators
The SEC has accused the world’s biggest crypto exchange, Binance, of flouting regulation and putting investors at risk.