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 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.
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Opinion: Genie AI’s CEO on why the law firm of the future will be an AI company
Genie AI co-founder and CEO, Rafie Faruq, says the law firm of the future will not merely use AI as a tool—it will embody the principles of an AI company.
Five technology trends to watch in 2025
AI remains the most talked about technology trend, with 2025 bringing more focus on agentic AI, greater personalisation, and the importance of responsible AI.
Opinion: GoTo’s CTO on why businesses need to be more pragmatic about AI
Olga Lagunova, CTO of SaaS company GoTo, explains why companies need a grounded approach to AI.
Opinion: ZoomInfo’s chief privacy strategist on UK’s unique path through AI regulation
ZoomInfo’s chief strategist of privacy and compliance Simon McDougall talks about how the UK can navigate the shifting global landscape of AI regulation.
Enterprise AI predictions 2025: The year GenAI creates tangible value?
A cross section of industry professionals, helping to shape enterprise AI, share their 2025 predictions exclusively with Verdict.