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.

How can businesses solve the AI engineering talent gap?

The global AI arms race is leading to a parallel arms race for top AI engineering talent. Is the search for skills a zero sum game or can businesses deploy mitigating strategies?

Trump tariff chaos puts semiconductor exemptions at risk

Trump’s destabilising policy reversals mean that exemptions provide no guarantee of stability for semiconductor companies and the wider technology industry going forward.

Liberation Day: What would Trump tariffs on semiconductors mean for the tech industry?

Chip industry experts say tariffs are likely to cause harm to US businesses while others see them as an effective trade negotiating tool.

UK Spring Statement 2025: Can AI fix state inefficiency?

The UK’s Labour government’s growth agenda relies heavily on the rhetoric of digital transformation. But can AI really fix state apparatus inefficiency?

Will AI kill the publishing industry?

AI is impacting all industries but none more than publishing which lives or dies based on the content it creates. The tech industry promises AI efficiency gains and turbocharged creativity. But is AI the publishing industry’s friend or foe?

Interview: BPO giant Teleperformance’s CEO-designate on AI transformation

Thomas Mackenbrock, CEO-designate of BPO giant Teleperformance, tells Verdict how AI is creating new CX roles, from data-driven content moderation to more personalised customer engagement.

What is Standalone 5G and why does it matter for businesses?

Companies including Ericsson, Vodafone and the BT Group’s EE are all offering new services through the rollout of 5G Standalone.

UK tech leaders respond to Prime Minister’s promise for an AI-enabled British state

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlined his ambition for an AI-enabled British state, building on his election promise of growth through innovation. UK tech leaders respond.

Will AI build the construction industry 2.0?

Construction remains a highly under digitised industry, yet it faces specialist skills shortages all while massive demand for new infrastructure continues. Will AI address these challenges?

Interview: SoftBank director of AI-RAN America on telcos harnessing AI

Mauro Filho, director of AI-RAN America at SoftBank, talks to Verdict from Mobile World Congress about AI-RAN opportunities for mobile operators.