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.

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.

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.

Explainer: Intel CEO steps down in leadership reshuffle welcomed by Wall Street

Pat Gelsinger has been Intel CEO since 2021, leading the charge for the company’s foundry business.

Opinion: Startups can rescue the NHS with personalised digital care

Julia Hawkins, general partner at UK venture capital firm LocalGlobe, shares her views on how startups can drive personalised digital care within the NHS.

Explainer: Can Intel become US national chip champion (again)?

With US CHIPS and Science Act funding finalised and its advanced chip manufacturing processes underway, can Intel restore its lost mantle of US chip champion?