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.

The G7 has “its work cut out” as it plans to discuss AI regulation

As G7 nation states rush to discuss AI regulation, experts warn that the technology has outpaced the law.

Microsoft reveals Chinese state-sponsored hacking op

The China-based hacking group, known as Volt Typhoon, has spied on US critical infrastructure, according to Microsoft.

Has five years of GDPR stifled tech innovation?

Five years has passed since GDPR came into effect but US firms are still getting caught in its cross hairs.

South Korea expresses concern over US chip subsidiary rule for China

The US has blocked foreign investment incentives in chips manufacturing, mitigating Western dependency on China

Coinbase accuses US regulator of issuing “legal threats”

Governments around the world are taking different approaches to crypto regulation. Coinbase has accused the SEC of taking a threatening stance.

Economic headwinds accelerate digital tech spend in construction

The construction sector is seeing increased digital transformation as economic volatility prompts further tech investment.

UK’s £1bn semiconductor plan divides experts

The strategy to secure UK chip supplies provides stability via cooperation

Ex-Apple engineer charged with stealing driverless car technology

The US China tech war intensifies amid accusations of driverless car technology theft from Big Tech companies.