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.

Amazon ramps up generative AI competition

Generative AI applications are set to create profound changes across every industry sector and competition to lead the space is rife.

Apple to use fully recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025

As companies become more aware of their environmental obligations, they must also scrutinise their supply chains in the same way.

Translation tech helps to address North Korean missile threat

Communication failures between allied forces are being addressed by the application of artificial intelligence technology.

UK businesses must manage hybrid working more effectively

The hybrid office working model has become the norm since the Covid-19 crisis but more needs to be done to improve productivity.

AI-enabled construction investment surpasses investment in AI-enabled fintech

AI technology is transforming construction processes and is being used to create greater sustainability in the built world.

China moves closer to legislating generative AI

Rapid adoption of generative AI products has caught the attention of global policy makers.

CTO interview: The end of tech exceptionalism presents new opportunities for diversity

Technology careers within an economic downturn need to be examined more pragmatically – particularly for minorities.

Alibaba to launch ChatGPT rival

The company to develop the world’s leading generative AI product will secure its place as a global leader in technology.

Virgin Orbit collapses as space economy funding fell by over half in 2022

There was a sharp fall in space economy venture financing in 2022 despite the continued commercialisation of space.

Electronic Arts to cut workforce by six percent

The profitable and growing video gaming industry has not escaped widespread layoffs within the tech industry.