All articles by Lara Williams
Lara Williams
Lara Williams is managing 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.
What is the Stargate project and why does it matter?
The $500bn private sector project to build AI infrastructure while creating up to 100,000 jobs signals President Trump’s strongest commitment yet to the US technology industry that helped to elect him.
Opinion: Trump 2.0 means AI is now dangerously unbound
Trump’s first day in office has already seen the reversal of Biden era AI controls with the repealing of his predecessor’s AI Executive Order for AI safety. Risk analysis firm Signum Intel’s founder Mike Orme shares his view on what lies ahead.
Tech transformation could save the UK public sector £45bn – report
The UK government’s plan for transforming public services and government departments with technology could save taxpayers billions.
What will Trump do next? Five reasons the US tech industry is waiting to see
The second Trump administration may be the first to be so closely aligned with the US tech industry. What are the issues waiting for action?
Responsible AI: The business risk of doing AI badly is too high
Responsible AI strategy should involve close and constant monitoring to ensure corporate ethics policies are followed to build trust in AI.
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What would a US TikTok ban mean for big brands?
With the possibility of a US TikTok ban being enforced as early as next week big brands will have to decide where to take their business.
Opinion: Kovrr CEO and co-founder on navigating the EU’s DORA compliance
The EU’s DORA regulation will apply on 17 January. Kovrr’s Yakir Golar tells Verdict how businesses should meet the mandate with a quantified approach to cyber risk.
Is the UK’s AI blueprint Britain’s path to productivity or simply AI lip service?
The Labour government’s blueprint for AI driven growth and productivity has been welcomed by the UK tech industry. But whether the recommendations will be enacted remains to be seen.
Interview: Tripadvisor’s head of AI on the direction of travel for data driven insights
Rahul Todkar, head of data and AI at online travel company Tripadvisor tells Verdict how the 25 year old company is using AI to turbo boost its brand.
Will Meta’s scrapping content moderation turn businesses away from its platforms?
Meta’s reversal of its content moderation efforts of the past few years is set to create a seismic shift within the social media industry.