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Turkey’s translators are training the AI tools that will replace them Human fallout may include being replaced by LLMs, diminished skills, and fewer career options for...
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Turkey’s translators are training the AI tools that will replace them

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Human fallout may include being replaced by LLMs, diminished skills, and fewer career options for all but the elite scholars.
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Syria just hosted its first international tech conference in 50 years Syrian-American entrepreneurs and investors hope to facilitate 25,000 new tech jobs in the country...
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Syria just hosted its first international tech conference in 50 years

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Syrian-American entrepreneurs and investors hope to facilitate 25,000 new tech jobs in the country by 2030.
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Teens across Asia migrate to Taiwan for promises of semiconductor jobs Student-interns are paid for low-skill factory tasks and spend little time in the classroom.
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Teens across Asia migrate to Taiwan for promises of semiconductor jobs

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Student-interns are paid for low-skill factory tasks and spend little time in the classroom.
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Pakistan’s electric rickshaws are accelerating the country’s EV revolution Automaker Sazgar is focused on meeting local needs as Pakistan pushes for EV adoption, but high...
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Pakistan’s electric rickshaws are accelerating the country’s EV revolution

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Automaker Sazgar is focused on meeting local needs as Pakistan pushes for EV adoption, but high costs remain a barrier for some drivers.
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Chinese Temu sellers use fake U.S. postage labels to boost their profits Some vendors have figured out how to maintain ultralow prices: Trick the U.S. postal service into...
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Chinese Temu sellers use fake U.S. postage labels to boost their profits

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Some vendors have figured out how to maintain ultralow prices: Trick the U.S. postal service into delivering products for free.
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U.S. tariffs on China can’t slow the impact of Chinese imports worldwide New tariffs on China imposed by Trump — and an end to direct e-commerce shipping to U.S. consumers —...
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U.S. tariffs on China can’t slow the impact of Chinese imports worldwide

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New tariffs on China imposed by Trump — and an end to direct e-commerce shipping to U.S. consumers — could impact Shein and Temu, but their influence extends globally.
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Is Google Maps fatally misleading drivers in India? It’s complicated Maintaining accurate maps is a daunting task in a country where road names and addresses are not...
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Is Google Maps fatally misleading drivers in India? It’s complicated

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Maintaining accurate maps is a daunting task in a country where road names and addresses are not standardized.
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DeepSeek’s rise shows why China’s top AI talent is skipping Silicon Valley Young Chinese engineers focus on homegrown innovation, drawn by fewer visa hurdles and the chance to...
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DeepSeek’s rise shows why China’s top AI talent is skipping Silicon Valley

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Young Chinese engineers focus on homegrown innovation, drawn by fewer visa hurdles and the chance to build a future on their own terms.
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Indonesia, home to the world’s largest nickel reserves, struggles to achieve its EV dreams China’s growing involvement and the rapid shift to lithium batteries dissuade investors.
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Indonesia, home to the world’s largest nickel reserves, struggles to achieve its EV dreams

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China’s growing involvement and the rapid shift to lithium batteries dissuade investors.
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Non-Western founders say DeepSeek is proof that innovation need not cost billions of dollars The Chinese app has just “blown the roof off” and “shifted the power dynamics.”
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Non-Western founders say DeepSeek is proof that innovation need not cost billions of dollars

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The Chinese app has just “blown the roof off” and “shifted the power dynamics.”
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India’s open arms approach to AI The Modi government has dedicated $1.2 billion to building the country’s AI capabilities, and U.S....
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India’s open arms approach to AI

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The Modi government has dedicated $1.2 billion to building the country’s AI capabilities, and U.S. firms are receiving a warm welcome.
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Filipino tech workers demand protections in AI bill after Rest of World report New coalition calls for labor and free speech protections as AI tools make call center work both...
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Filipino tech workers demand protections in AI bill after Rest of World report

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New coalition calls for labor and free speech protections as AI tools make call center work both more efficient and demanding.
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Vietnam’s military-run postal service is building robots to deliver on the country’s e-commerce boom From warehouse sorting robots to delivery drones, Viettel Post is pinning its hopes on tech as the...
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Vietnam’s military-run postal service is building robots to deliver on the country’s e-commerce boom

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From warehouse sorting robots to delivery drones, Viettel Post is pinning its hopes on tech as the salve to an inefficient logistics sector.
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The secret sauce of Chinese social media apps Addictive algorithms fuse social networking with shopping and entertainment.
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The secret sauce of Chinese social media apps

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Addictive algorithms fuse social networking with shopping and entertainment.
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“TikTok refugees” drove a global Xiaohongshu boom People far beyond the short-lived ban’s reach are downloading RedNote in droves.
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“TikTok refugees” drove a global Xiaohongshu boom

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People far beyond the short-lived ban’s reach are downloading RedNote in droves.
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The winners of Rest of World’s photography contest From Cape Verde to Bhutan, we received 227 entries from over 45 countries around the world,...
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The winners of Rest of World’s photography contest

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From Cape Verde to Bhutan, we received 227 entries from over 45 countries around the world, featuring everything from sprawling mines to biometric facial scans.
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The global struggle over how to regulate AI Big AI companies have come out hard against comprehensive regulatory efforts in the West — but are...
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The global struggle over how to regulate AI

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Big AI companies have come out hard against comprehensive regulatory efforts in the West — but are receiving a warm welcome from leaders in many other countries.
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Everything you need to know about Xiaohongshu As fears of a TikTok ban grow, Americans are turning to Xiaohongshu, which translates to “little red...
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Everything you need to know about Xiaohongshu

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As fears of a TikTok ban grow, Americans are turning to Xiaohongshu, which translates to “little red book.” Here’s how the lifestyle app became a global phenomenon.
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Despite tensions, US-China AI research collaborations are alive and well Over the past 10 years, the U.S. and China have been the most frequent partners in AI research.
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Despite tensions, US-China AI research collaborations are alive and well

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Over the past 10 years, the U.S. and China have been the most frequent partners in AI research.
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U.S. TikTokers flock to Xiaohongshu, baffling and bonding with Chinese users Americans are joining the Chinese social media app en masse to protest an imminent TikTok ban.
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U.S. TikTokers flock to Xiaohongshu, baffling and bonding with Chinese users

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Americans are joining the Chinese social media app en masse to protest an imminent TikTok ban.
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Singapore is turning to AI to care for its rapidly aging population The country has a dire shortage of nurses, so to fill the manpower gap, it’s using AI for preventive...
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Singapore is turning to AI to care for its rapidly aging population

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The country has a dire shortage of nurses, so to fill the manpower gap, it’s using AI for preventive care.
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Global fact-checkers were disappointed, not surprised, Meta ended its program Groups in Pakistan, Argentina, and Brazil have been diversifying revenue streams and many saw the...
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Global fact-checkers were disappointed, not surprised, Meta ended its program

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Groups in Pakistan, Argentina, and Brazil have been diversifying revenue streams and many saw the change coming.
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Exclusive: Foxconn stops sending Chinese workers to India iPhone factories In addition, equipment shipments are delayed, potentially disrupting next-generation iPhone...
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Exclusive: Foxconn stops sending Chinese workers to India iPhone factories

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In addition, equipment shipments are delayed, potentially disrupting next-generation iPhone production in India.
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Starlink is now cheaper than leading internet provider in some African countries In Ghana, Starlink is half the price of the local ISP.
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Starlink is now cheaper than leading internet provider in some African countries

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In Ghana, Starlink is half the price of the local ISP.
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The little ride-hailing app that could catch Uber and Bolt in Kenya Founder Kamal Budhabhatti’s winning strategy targets corporate clients.
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The little ride-hailing app that could catch Uber and Bolt in Kenya

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Founder Kamal Budhabhatti’s winning strategy targets corporate clients.
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YouTube Shopping wants to unseat TikTok Shop in Southeast Asia  The platform is partnering with Shopee to target the region’s growing shoppertainment spending.
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YouTube Shopping wants to unseat TikTok Shop in Southeast Asia 

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The platform is partnering with Shopee to target the region’s growing shoppertainment spending.
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Kenya’s bus fleets want to go electric, but manufacturers can’t meet demand Companies have ordered hundreds of EV buses — but they won’t arrive for years.
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Kenya’s bus fleets want to go electric, but manufacturers can’t meet demand

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Companies have ordered hundreds of EV buses — but they won’t arrive for years.
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The Philippines is creating a ChatGPT rival that speaks Filipino and Taglish ITanong will be a local version of ChatGPT, its developers say, built with considerably fewer...
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The Philippines is creating a ChatGPT rival that speaks Filipino and Taglish

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ITanong will be a local version of ChatGPT, its developers say, built with considerably fewer resources.
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After Mexico’s top streamer — the president — left office, YouTube creators hustle for views A slew of content creators built small social media empires off Andrés Manuel López Obrador, whose...
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After Mexico’s top streamer — the president — left office, YouTube creators hustle for views

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A slew of content creators built small social media empires off Andrés Manuel López Obrador, whose term ended in October.
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China’s AI elite rethink their Silicon Valley dream jobs The West may lose out in the talent race amid U.S. national security and immigration hurdles
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China’s AI elite rethink their Silicon Valley dream jobs

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The West may lose out in the talent race amid U.S. national security and immigration hurdles
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Pakistan’s mass transit is failing. BusCaro thinks it has the solution After the failure of Airlift and Swvl, this startup is stepping in to provide an alternative to...
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Pakistan’s mass transit is failing. BusCaro thinks it has the solution

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After the failure of Airlift and Swvl, this startup is stepping in to provide an alternative to Pakistan’s unreliable public transport system.
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Demand for Starlink in Zimbabwe is overwhelming capacity Traditional internet in Zimbabwe is slow, unreliable, and expensive. Elon Musk’s satellite service...
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Demand for Starlink in Zimbabwe is overwhelming capacity

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Traditional internet in Zimbabwe is slow, unreliable, and expensive. Elon Musk’s satellite service sold out within weeks of launching in the country.
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Mexico is using an AI-powered app to prevent suicides MeMind has connected 10,000 at-risk people with mental health treatment, contributing to a 9% drop...
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Mexico is using an AI-powered app to prevent suicides

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MeMind has connected 10,000 at-risk people with mental health treatment, contributing to a 9% drop in suicides.
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When disaster strikes, the world opens WhatsApp Meta's messaging app has transformed communication in conflict and crisis areas.
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When disaster strikes, the world opens WhatsApp

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Meta's messaging app has transformed communication in conflict and crisis areas.
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Movie stars, matchmakers, and aunties: How WhatsApp became an unstoppable cultural force The world’s most popular messaging platform is synonymous with the internet for millions of people.
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Movie stars, matchmakers, and aunties: How WhatsApp became an unstoppable cultural force

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The world’s most popular messaging platform is synonymous with the internet for millions of people.
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How WhatsApp ate the world WhatsApp is already the world’s most widely used messaging app. Meta wants it to be a lot more.
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How WhatsApp ate the world

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WhatsApp is already the world’s most widely used messaging app. Meta wants it to be a lot more.
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The most surprising tech champions of 2024 From Threads to Bluesky and Zello to Black Myth: Wukong, a handful of small and large tech champions...
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The most surprising tech champions of 2024

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From Threads to Bluesky and Zello to Black Myth: Wukong, a handful of small and large tech champions stood out for their impressive growth this year.
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Small-scale investors are building Vietnam’s EV charging network Anyone with spare land in a good location can become a franchisee for a charging company, but with...
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Small-scale investors are building Vietnam’s EV charging network

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Anyone with spare land in a good location can become a franchisee for a charging company, but with no government support it can take years to break even.
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What we learned from reporting on global tech this year Rest of World contributors from Dhaka to Buenos Aires share their highlights, low points, and key...
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What we learned from reporting on global tech this year

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Rest of World contributors from Dhaka to Buenos Aires share their highlights, low points, and key takeaways from covering technology in 2024.
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Uber’s big plan for India: buses Uber Shuttle, a shared bus ride service, is available in two Indian cities. The company plans to...
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Uber’s big plan for India: buses

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Uber Shuttle, a shared bus ride service, is available in two Indian cities. The company plans to launch in three more cities soon.
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How 2024’s tech trends changed our lives From AI-powered classrooms in Mali to EV taxis in Vietnam, people worldwide are seeing opportunities...
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How 2024’s tech trends changed our lives

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From AI-powered classrooms in Mali to EV taxis in Vietnam, people worldwide are seeing opportunities from this year’s biggest tech shifts.
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Breaking down the world’s tariffs against China’s tech industry President-elect Donald Trump pledges to escalate the trade war, but non-Western nations have...
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Breaking down the world’s tariffs against China’s tech industry

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President-elect Donald Trump pledges to escalate the trade war, but non-Western nations have targeted China with tariffs, too.
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India banned a Chinese app four years ago. Government agencies are still using it CamScanner was one of 59 Chinese apps the Indian government banned in 2020, amid a border conflict...
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India banned a Chinese app four years ago. Government agencies are still using it

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CamScanner was one of 59 Chinese apps the Indian government banned in 2020, amid a border conflict with China.
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AI is making Philippine call center work more efficient, for better and worse BPO workers say AI tools are monitoring their calls, assisting them with customers, and scoring...
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AI is making Philippine call center work more efficient, for better and worse

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BPO workers say AI tools are monitoring their calls, assisting them with customers, and scoring their performance.
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How Singapore became the ideal testing ground for self-driving cars The tiny country has embraced autonomous vehicles as a way to overcome labor shortages and use its...
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How Singapore became the ideal testing ground for self-driving cars

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The tiny country has embraced autonomous vehicles as a way to overcome labor shortages and use its scarce land more efficiently.
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Courts in Buenos Aires are using ChatGPT to draft rulings Generative AI is replacing a successful AI project that drafted legal rulings. Experts worry about...
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Courts in Buenos Aires are using ChatGPT to draft rulings

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Generative AI is replacing a successful AI project that drafted legal rulings. Experts worry about data privacy, ethical quandaries, and the need for specialized training.
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The Philippine army is recruiting young tech civilians to fight cyber attacks The country is among the most vulnerable to online threats, many of them from China. To fight back,...
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The Philippine army is recruiting young tech civilians to fight cyber attacks

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The country is among the most vulnerable to online threats, many of them from China. To fight back, the army is recruiting IT professionals.
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New data shows the number of new mobile internet users is stalling What happened to the “next billion” internet users? They’re already online.
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New data shows the number of new mobile internet users is stalling

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What happened to the “next billion” internet users? They’re already online.
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Mexico’s women gig workers are making a dangerous job safer Women delivery workers are pushing for protection from gender-based violence, creating safe meeting...
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Mexico’s women gig workers are making a dangerous job safer

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Women delivery workers are pushing for protection from gender-based violence, creating safe meeting spots and WhatsApp support groups, and fighting for legal protections.
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Chinese startups supported by Microsoft and Google incubator programs worked with police Documents reviewed by Rest of World show several companies backed by U.S. tech giants provided...
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Chinese startups supported by Microsoft and Google incubator programs worked with police

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Documents reviewed by Rest of World show several companies backed by U.S. tech giants provided policing or censorship tools to Chinese law enforcement.
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Nigeria’s Ogun State wants to lead the country’s EV revolution But experts fear long-term success may not follow as Nigeria lags other African countries when it...
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Nigeria’s Ogun State wants to lead the country’s EV revolution

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But experts fear long-term success may not follow as Nigeria lags other African countries when it comes to EV adoption.
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Chinese immigrants in the U.S. are running Temu shipping centers out of their homes To speed up delivery and dodge a crackdown on shipments from China, e-commerce companies are turning...
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Chinese immigrants in the U.S. are running Temu shipping centers out of their homes

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To speed up delivery and dodge a crackdown on shipments from China, e-commerce companies are turning to so-called “family warehouses.”
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Amazon and Walmart didn’t defeat India’s mom-and-pop stores. But rapid delivery might Services like Blinkit and Zepto are estimated to put more than 25% of India’s neighborhood kirana...
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Amazon and Walmart didn’t defeat India’s mom-and-pop stores. But rapid delivery might

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Services like Blinkit and Zepto are estimated to put more than 25% of India’s neighborhood kirana stores out of business by 2030.
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Malaysia’s new data centers create thousands of jobs — and worries about power and water shortages Data centers for companies like Google, Amazon, and Nvidia are transforming Johor state, with locals...
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Malaysia’s new data centers create thousands of jobs — and worries about power and water shortages

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Data centers for companies like Google, Amazon, and Nvidia are transforming Johor state, with locals bracing for higher real estate costs and resource shortages.
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India’s ambitious lithium dreams have stalled Last year, India touted the discovery of a huge reserve of valuable lithium in Kashmir. Experts say...
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India’s ambitious lithium dreams have stalled

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Last year, India touted the discovery of a huge reserve of valuable lithium in Kashmir. Experts say optimism around the discovery was overblown.
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This Indian state wants to be a tech hub. But the government keeps shutting down the internet Manipur’s startup community is struggling to survive, with tech professionals moving to Bengaluru or...
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This Indian state wants to be a tech hub. But the government keeps shutting down the internet

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Manipur’s startup community is struggling to survive, with tech professionals moving to Bengaluru or Hyderabad.
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Traditional sellers in Vietnam still aren’t sold on e-commerce As online shopping booms, local merchants are struggling to adapt, despite government help.
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Traditional sellers in Vietnam still aren’t sold on e-commerce

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As online shopping booms, local merchants are struggling to adapt, despite government help.
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Amazon launched a program for Indian handicrafts. Local artisans say it’s not working Makers say Amazon Karigar has failed to distinguish their crafts from mass-produced items.
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Amazon launched a program for Indian handicrafts. Local artisans say it’s not working

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Makers say Amazon Karigar has failed to distinguish their crafts from mass-produced items.
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Mexican TikTokers have code words to report on narco-violence without getting banned Creators use euphemisms and emojis to get around what they say are arbitrary moderation...
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Mexican TikTokers have code words to report on narco-violence without getting banned

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Creators use euphemisms and emojis to get around what they say are arbitrary moderation restrictions.
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India’s electric cab companies can’t find enough cars to put on the road There are only a handful of electric taxi manufacturers in India today, slowing the country’s EV...
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India’s electric cab companies can’t find enough cars to put on the road

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There are only a handful of electric taxi manufacturers in India today, slowing the country’s EV revolution.
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A local ride-hailing service can’t beat Uber and Bolt, so its drivers are beating up their rivals Shesha was launched as a fair-minded local competitor to Western companies in South Africa. It has...
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A local ride-hailing service can’t beat Uber and Bolt, so its drivers are beating up their rivals

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Shesha was launched as a fair-minded local competitor to Western companies in South Africa. It has acquired an ugly reputation for intimidating drivers and passengers.
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Meet the mothers in small-town Hungary leading a fight against Chinese EV battery plants Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s goal to turn Hungary into a global EV battery hub is facing...
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Meet the mothers in small-town Hungary leading a fight against Chinese EV battery plants

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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s goal to turn Hungary into a global EV battery hub is facing environmental backlash and legal challenges.
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The most popular payment app in the Philippines has a side bet: online gambling The GCash app is ubiquitous in the Philippines, and is being blamed for rising gambling addiction in...
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The most popular payment app in the Philippines has a side bet: online gambling

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The GCash app is ubiquitous in the Philippines, and is being blamed for rising gambling addiction in the country, particularly among women.
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WhatsApp vigilantes in India are converting Christians by force How far-right Hindu nationalists use WhatsApp to target Christian families when they’re most...
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WhatsApp vigilantes in India are converting Christians by force

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How far-right Hindu nationalists use WhatsApp to target Christian families when they’re most vulnerable — by preventing them from burying their dead.
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TikTok wants to turn millions of Americans into paid shopping influencers You only need around 1,000 followers to earn money eating noodles and selling toys on TikTok Shop.
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TikTok wants to turn millions of Americans into paid shopping influencers

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You only need around 1,000 followers to earn money eating noodles and selling toys on TikTok Shop.
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Philippine chipmakers are embracing automation — and leaving low-skilled workers behind Hundreds of workers at the Philippine unit of Nexperia threatened to go on strike over layoff fears,...
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Philippine chipmakers are embracing automation — and leaving low-skilled workers behind

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Hundreds of workers at the Philippine unit of Nexperia threatened to go on strike over layoff fears, a sign of growing discontent over automation in the industry.
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Instagram helps Brazilians dodge a national sales ban on vapes As Brazilian law clashes with Meta’s policies, illegal vapes flood social media and the streets.
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Instagram helps Brazilians dodge a national sales ban on vapes

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As Brazilian law clashes with Meta’s policies, illegal vapes flood social media and the streets.
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Xiaohongshu has revolutionized Chinese tourism in Southeast Asia The lifestyle and social media platform, often compared to Instagram, is turning obscure sites into...
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Xiaohongshu has revolutionized Chinese tourism in Southeast Asia

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The lifestyle and social media platform, often compared to Instagram, is turning obscure sites into must-see attractions.
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How Presto became Libya’s most successful tech startup The delivery app now plans to expand to neighboring countries.
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How Presto became Libya’s most successful tech startup

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The delivery app now plans to expand to neighboring countries.
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Apple manufacturers moved from China to Vietnam. Now they’re desperate for workers Recruiters are wooing new workers with bonuses and gifts.
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Apple manufacturers moved from China to Vietnam. Now they’re desperate for workers

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Recruiters are wooing new workers with bonuses and gifts.
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Virtual tomb-sweeping keeps a Chinese tradition alive As Chinese migrants struggle to return home for traditional tomb-sweeping, virtual platforms are...
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Virtual tomb-sweeping keeps a Chinese tradition alive

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As Chinese migrants struggle to return home for traditional tomb-sweeping, virtual platforms are helping them pay respects from afar.
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PETA is building robot elephants for Hindu temples For centuries, elephants have been captured to live in temples. Animal rights groups say replacing...
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PETA is building robot elephants for Hindu temples

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For centuries, elephants have been captured to live in temples. Animal rights groups say replacing them with robots will minimize animal cruelty and risks to humans.
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The Turkish TikToker teaching young women to be religious girlbosses Şule Kayatürk has become a star by making videos about being an observant Muslim who is also a...
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The Turkish TikToker teaching young women to be religious girlbosses

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Şule Kayatürk has become a star by making videos about being an observant Muslim who is also a high-powered businesswoman.
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The Book of Unexpected Make way for the robot elephants: Technology is providing surprising updates to long-standing...
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The Book of Unexpected

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Make way for the robot elephants: Technology is providing surprising updates to long-standing traditions.
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South Indian temples are embracing digital donations with QR codes Hindu temples are now accepting cashless payments for offerings, VIP tickets for festivals, and...
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South Indian temples are embracing digital donations with QR codes

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Hindu temples are now accepting cashless payments for offerings, VIP tickets for festivals, and special prayer ceremonies.
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A step counter, but for your prayers At least 20 apps exist to help Muslims track their dhikrs, a form of Islamic worship in which people...
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A step counter, but for your prayers

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At least 20 apps exist to help Muslims track their dhikrs, a form of Islamic worship in which people repeat prayers and holy phrases.
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Argentina’s “TikTok nun” is bringing Catholicism to the masses Sister Cattaneo has gained 200,000 followers through cumbia dances, influencer collabs, and...
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Argentina’s “TikTok nun” is bringing Catholicism to the masses

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Sister Cattaneo has gained 200,000 followers through cumbia dances, influencer collabs, and preaching
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This Hajj VR simulator helps Muslims prepare for the holy pilgrimage The pilgrimage can be hard to navigate for first-timers, so Pakistan’s Labbaik VR offers a chance to...
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This Hajj VR simulator helps Muslims prepare for the holy pilgrimage

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The pilgrimage can be hard to navigate for first-timers, so Pakistan’s Labbaik VR offers a chance to virtually preview holy sites.
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The chatbot answering modern-day questions about an ancient religion JainGPT answers inquiries ranging from “What is Jainism?” to “What happens after we die?”
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The chatbot answering modern-day questions about an ancient religion

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JainGPT answers inquiries ranging from “What is Jainism?” to “What happens after we die?”
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This app makes sure dinner is halal The Indonesian app Momasa features recipes, cooking lessons, and restaurants that meet the standards...
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This app makes sure dinner is halal

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The Indonesian app Momasa features recipes, cooking lessons, and restaurants that meet the standards of Islamic law.
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Behold, the world’s first 3D-printed temple Located in India, the Hindu temple’s layout follows ancient guidelines dating back to 1100 B.C.
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Behold, the world’s first 3D-printed temple

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Located in India, the Hindu temple’s layout follows ancient guidelines dating back to 1100 B.C.
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The augmented-reality app helping Muslims pray toward Mecca Miqat uses 360-degree views and mapping software to help users determine the exact right direction...
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The augmented-reality app helping Muslims pray toward Mecca

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Miqat uses 360-degree views and mapping software to help users determine the exact right direction for their prayers.
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Vietnam’s “TikTok monk” gives wisdom on life and love to millions of followers Gen Z slang and social media trends help Giac Minh Luat connect with Vietnam’s lonely generation.
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Vietnam’s “TikTok monk” gives wisdom on life and love to millions of followers

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Gen Z slang and social media trends help Giac Minh Luat connect with Vietnam’s lonely generation.
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India shuts down the internet far more than any other country The country had 771 blackouts between 2016 and 2023, and there have been 51 so far this year. We...
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India shuts down the internet far more than any other country

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The country had 771 blackouts between 2016 and 2023, and there have been 51 so far this year. We mapped the affected areas.
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China is six months behind the U.S. on AI, the US has to move faster: Div Turakhia The India-born tech investor, entrepreneur and billionaire businessman spoke to Rest of World about...
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China is six months behind the U.S. on AI, the US has to move faster: Div Turakhia

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The India-born tech investor, entrepreneur and billionaire businessman spoke to Rest of World about the promise of AI technology, why the U.S. needs to move faster to compete with China, and the advantage the UAE has in building AI.
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Nigeria will become a net exporter of tech talent: Nigerian Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani The tech entrepreneur-turned-bureaucrat spoke to Rest of World about his year in government, his...
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Nigeria will become a net exporter of tech talent: Nigerian Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani

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The tech entrepreneur-turned-bureaucrat spoke to Rest of World about his year in government, his administration’s priorities for advancing AI in Nigeria, and the difficult task of choosing between allies.
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“China’s K-pop moment”: Wukong’s global success sparks government embrace of video games as soft... China is changing its long-critical stance thanks to the smash hit, according to Chinese game...
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“China’s K-pop moment”: Wukong’s global success sparks government embrace of video games as soft power

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China is changing its long-critical stance thanks to the smash hit, according to Chinese game developers and industry analysts.
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Singapore’s gig workers worry new benefits could mean lower pay A first-in-the-region law gives gig workers injury compensation and retirement benefits. But some...
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Singapore’s gig workers worry new benefits could mean lower pay

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A first-in-the-region law gives gig workers injury compensation and retirement benefits. But some workers fears the higher costs will be passed on to them.
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China’s biggest AI model is challenging American dominance Alibaba’s Qwen has been shining on benchmark tests, despite chip restrictions.
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China’s biggest AI model is challenging American dominance

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Alibaba’s Qwen has been shining on benchmark tests, despite chip restrictions.
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Political campaigns embrace AI to reach voters across language barriers Advocacy groups like AAPI Victory Alliance are using ChatGPT and Claude to reach speakers of Hindi,...
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Political campaigns embrace AI to reach voters across language barriers

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Advocacy groups like AAPI Victory Alliance are using ChatGPT and Claude to reach speakers of Hindi, Tagalog, and more.
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Netflix and thrill: the hunt for the next Squid Game in Southeast Asia As Amazon and Disney step back, Netflix invests in “locally authentic” content to grab subscribers...
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Netflix and thrill: the hunt for the next Squid Game in Southeast Asia

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As Amazon and Disney step back, Netflix invests in “locally authentic” content to grab subscribers in the region.
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New data reveals exactly when the Chinese government blocked ChatGPT and other AI sites  Rest of World received exclusive access to a platform that tracks patterns and timing of Chinese...
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New data reveals exactly when the Chinese government blocked ChatGPT and other AI sites 

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Rest of World received exclusive access to a platform that tracks patterns and timing of Chinese online censorship.
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Brazil banned X. Right-wing politicians are still using it Echoing Elon Musk, the politicians claim they are defending free speech.
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Brazil banned X. Right-wing politicians are still using it

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Echoing Elon Musk, the politicians claim they are defending free speech.
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How InstaDeep became Africa’s biggest AI startup success Karim Beguir is the co-founder and CEO of InstaDeep, a Tunisian startup that was acquired for $682...
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How InstaDeep became Africa’s biggest AI startup success

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Karim Beguir is the co-founder and CEO of InstaDeep, a Tunisian startup that was acquired for $682 million by BioNTech.
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Mexican shoppers say Shein and Temu’s delivery partner is stealing their stuff Former employees at third-party logistics company J&T Express say the high volume of packages from...
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Mexican shoppers say Shein and Temu’s delivery partner is stealing their stuff

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Former employees at third-party logistics company J&T Express say the high volume of packages from the two Chinese companies has become unmanageable.
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Alibaba.com’s U.S. expansion hinges on wooing mom-and-pop shops President Kuo Zhang tells Rest of World in an exclusive interview that the company is bullish about...
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Alibaba.com’s U.S. expansion hinges on wooing mom-and-pop shops

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President Kuo Zhang tells Rest of World in an exclusive interview that the company is bullish about the U.S. market.
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Alibaba.com’s U.S. expansion hinges on wooing mom-and-pop shops President Kuo Zhang tells Rest of World in an exclusive interview that the company is bullish about...
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Alibaba.com’s U.S. expansion hinges on wooing mom-and-pop shops

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President Kuo Zhang tells Rest of World in an exclusive interview that the company is bullish about the U.S. market.
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Pakistan’s China-style firewall is rattling its tech industry Internet speeds in the country have dropped by up to 40% due to the government's efforts to monitor...
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Pakistan’s China-style firewall is rattling its tech industry

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Internet speeds in the country have dropped by up to 40% due to the government's efforts to monitor internet traffic, said service providers.
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Filipinos are embracing electric three-wheelers faster than officials can regulate them Unregistered three-wheelers big enough for whole families are a popular antidote to the country's...
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Filipinos are embracing electric three-wheelers faster than officials can regulate them

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Unregistered three-wheelers big enough for whole families are a popular antidote to the country's terrible gridlock.
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Amid a surge in violence in Tijuana, ride-hailing apps and authorities implement new safety measures Uber launched a panic button linked to state-run emergency centers to keep drivers and users safe —...
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Amid a surge in violence in Tijuana, ride-hailing apps and authorities implement new safety measures

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Uber launched a panic button linked to state-run emergency centers to keep drivers and users safe — but violence remains unabated.
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Around the world with Rest of World Put your geography knowledge to the test.
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Around the world with Rest of World

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Put your geography knowledge to the test.
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Malaysia’s homegrown car brands bank on cheaper models to compete with Tesla and BYD Proton and Perodua are betting on low prices and an emotional connection with Malaysia’s drivers to...
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Malaysia’s homegrown car brands bank on cheaper models to compete with Tesla and BYD

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Proton and Perodua are betting on low prices and an emotional connection with Malaysia’s drivers to compete with BYD and Tesla.
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How Bangladesh’s tech industry navigated an unprecedented political crisis July’s internet blackout and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s sudden exit is estimated to have cost...
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How Bangladesh’s tech industry navigated an unprecedented political crisis

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July’s internet blackout and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s sudden exit is estimated to have cost the industry $300 million.
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Uber drivers in Kenya are ignoring the app and charging their own rates The local gig workers’ union defends the practice, which Uber forbids, as a form of peaceful...
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Uber drivers in Kenya are ignoring the app and charging their own rates

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The local gig workers’ union defends the practice, which Uber forbids, as a form of peaceful pushback against low earnings.
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When EV startups shut down, will their cars still work? As Chinese EV makers close, drivers of “smartphones on wheels” say software updates and maintenance...
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When EV startups shut down, will their cars still work?

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As Chinese EV makers close, drivers of “smartphones on wheels” say software updates and maintenance are in jeopardy.
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Buy-now-pay-later plans lead to rampant scams and bad debt across Southeast Asia From Thailand to Vietnam, a loophole in buy-now-pay-later schemes that allows users to get cash is...
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Buy-now-pay-later plans lead to rampant scams and bad debt across Southeast Asia

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From Thailand to Vietnam, a loophole in buy-now-pay-later schemes that allows users to get cash is raising concerns.
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Building a food delivery app in the internet shutdown capital of the world Jammu and Kashmir’s Gatoes was founded in 2020 in the middle of a months-long government-imposed...
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Building a food delivery app in the internet shutdown capital of the world

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Jammu and Kashmir’s Gatoes was founded in 2020 in the middle of a months-long government-imposed internet restriction. It is now expanding in north India.
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A beauty contest controversy turned Uber into an unlikely battlefield between Nigeria and South... Bolt has suspended inter-country requests between South Africa and Nigeria as users book hoax rides...
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A beauty contest controversy turned Uber into an unlikely battlefield between Nigeria and South Africa

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Bolt has suspended inter-country requests between South Africa and Nigeria as users book hoax rides to prank drivers.
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Download this: The world’s favorite apps Test your knowledge of the world’s most popular social media sites, dating apps, gaming platforms,...
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Download this: The world’s favorite apps

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Test your knowledge of the world’s most popular social media sites, dating apps, gaming platforms, and more.
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Microsoft is building a data center in a tiny Indian village. Locals allege it’s dumping industrial... “These big companies think they can enter small villages like ours, take our land, and destroy it.”
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Microsoft is building a data center in a tiny Indian village. Locals allege it’s dumping industrial waste

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“These big companies think they can enter small villages like ours, take our land, and destroy it.”
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Elon Musk said he’d eliminate bots from X. Instead, election influence campaigns are running wild In a year of global elections, X is making it easy to meddle.
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Elon Musk said he’d eliminate bots from X. Instead, election influence campaigns are running wild

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In a year of global elections, X is making it easy to meddle.
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Crunchyroll is trying to turn India into a nation of anime lovers The world’s largest anime streaming service is opening its second local office, working with...
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Crunchyroll is trying to turn India into a nation of anime lovers

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The world’s largest anime streaming service is opening its second local office, working with Bollywood stars, and adding dozens of shows per quarter.
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The deepfake election nightmare hasn’t happened. Singapore still wants to ban them Following South Korea’s lead, Singapore intends to ban deepfakes ahead of upcoming elections,...
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The deepfake election nightmare hasn’t happened. Singapore still wants to ban them

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Following South Korea’s lead, Singapore intends to ban deepfakes ahead of upcoming elections, despite concerns of curbing freedom of speech.
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The company that thinks it can succeed where Lime failed Russia’s Whoosh launched in Brazil last year, and plans to expand across the country by 2026.
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The company that thinks it can succeed where Lime failed

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Russia’s Whoosh launched in Brazil last year, and plans to expand across the country by 2026.
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India wants to make influencers register with the government Under the proposed bill, anyone from local content creators to Taylor Swift could be classified as a...
6 months ago
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India wants to make influencers register with the government

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Under the proposed bill, anyone from local content creators to Taylor Swift could be classified as a “digital news broadcaster.”
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How well do you know global food delivery? Test your knowledge of the world’s favorite delivery apps and most-ordered dishes.
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How well do you know global food delivery?

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Test your knowledge of the world’s favorite delivery apps and most-ordered dishes.
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Worldcoin may not be legal in Colombia, but that’s not stopping it Scan eyeballs first, ask questions later.
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Worldcoin may not be legal in Colombia, but that’s not stopping it

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Scan eyeballs first, ask questions later.
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Disturbed by tragic deaths, Indian students are raging against celebrity YouTube teachers Students feel betrayed by the lack of support from these educators who enjoy near-cult popularity.
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Disturbed by tragic deaths, Indian students are raging against celebrity YouTube teachers

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Students feel betrayed by the lack of support from these educators who enjoy near-cult popularity.
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Nigeria’s economic crisis is fueling a stunt philanthropy boom A crop of content creators are building fame on MrBeast-style content.
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Nigeria’s economic crisis is fueling a stunt philanthropy boom

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A crop of content creators are building fame on MrBeast-style content.
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Can a church exist exclusively on the internet? Inside the emerging virtual-preaching economy in internet-obsessed Kenya.
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Can a church exist exclusively on the internet?

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Inside the emerging virtual-preaching economy in internet-obsessed Kenya.
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Traffic laws can’t keep up with Mexico City’s electric mopeds Chinese-made mopeds have become popular in the traffic-clogged city, but users and manufacturers...
6 months ago
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Traffic laws can’t keep up with Mexico City’s electric mopeds

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Chinese-made mopeds have become popular in the traffic-clogged city, but users and manufacturers aren’t sure which laws apply to them.
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ElevenLabs’ first Indian partnership banks on AI voice clones to make audio stories faster and... Pocket FM creators can convert scripts to audio in English and German with one click. The company...
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ElevenLabs’ first Indian partnership banks on AI voice clones to make audio stories faster and cheaper

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Pocket FM creators can convert scripts to audio in English and German with one click. The company plans to add more languages as it expands across Europe and Latin America this year.
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A buy-now-pay-later company is behind the explosion of EVs in Kenya In just two years, M-Kopa has become the biggest financier for EVs in East Africa’s largest market.
7 months ago
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A buy-now-pay-later company is behind the explosion of EVs in Kenya

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In just two years, M-Kopa has become the biggest financier for EVs in East Africa’s largest market.
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Why Mexico’s delivery workers are ditching food for packages As the popularity of Chinese e-commerce platforms grows, some gig workers are finding it more...
7 months ago
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Why Mexico’s delivery workers are ditching food for packages

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As the popularity of Chinese e-commerce platforms grows, some gig workers are finding it more appealing to deliver packages than food orders.
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The AI job interviewer will see you now AI interview services say they’re eliminating bias — but not everyone agrees.
7 months ago
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The AI job interviewer will see you now

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AI interview services say they’re eliminating bias — but not everyone agrees.
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Pressured to relocate, Microsoft’s AI researchers in China must choose between homeland and career As geopolitical tensions grow, many employees have decided that a career with the Silicon Valley...
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Pressured to relocate, Microsoft’s AI researchers in China must choose between homeland and career

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As geopolitical tensions grow, many employees have decided that a career with the Silicon Valley tech giant isn’t worth giving up the comforts of home.
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In Indonesia, social media is a “hunting ground” for religious minorities Conservative Muslim influencers spread hate speech to their millions of followers on TikTok and...
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In Indonesia, social media is a “hunting ground” for religious minorities

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Conservative Muslim influencers spread hate speech to their millions of followers on TikTok and YouTube, with little pushback from authorities or platforms.
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Ethiopians are struggling to keep up with the new “EV or nothing” policy Ethiopia became the first country in the world to ban the import of gas and diesel cars. But the...
7 months ago
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Ethiopians are struggling to keep up with the new “EV or nothing” policy

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Ethiopia became the first country in the world to ban the import of gas and diesel cars. But the country has only around 50 charging stations.
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Bangladesh’s internet blackout immobilizes its booming tech industry The government and internet service providers blame each other for the blackout amid massive...
7 months ago
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Bangladesh’s internet blackout immobilizes its booming tech industry

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The government and internet service providers blame each other for the blackout amid massive protests.
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Chinese EV upstarts to battle Japanese heavyweights for Thailand’s pickup truck market Toyota and Isuzu have long dominated Thailand’s pickup truck market. As they prepare to launch EV...
7 months ago
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Chinese EV upstarts to battle Japanese heavyweights for Thailand’s pickup truck market

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Toyota and Isuzu have long dominated Thailand’s pickup truck market. As they prepare to launch EV trucks, they face competition from Chinese firms.
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How Apple’s India gamble paid off India’s growing middle class is fueling a billion-dollar sales surge.
7 months ago
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How Apple’s India gamble paid off

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India’s growing middle class is fueling a billion-dollar sales surge.
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Kenya’s biggest protest in recent history played out on a walkie-talkie app More than 40,000 Kenyans have downloaded Zello since protests began against the government’s plan to...
7 months ago
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Kenya’s biggest protest in recent history played out on a walkie-talkie app

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More than 40,000 Kenyans have downloaded Zello since protests began against the government’s plan to raise taxes.
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Meta is training its AI with public Instagram posts. Artists in Latin America can’t opt out Latin America lacks robust data protection laws that would allow Meta users in the region to...
7 months ago
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Meta is training its AI with public Instagram posts. Artists in Latin America can’t opt out

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Latin America lacks robust data protection laws that would allow Meta users in the region to prohibit the company from using their content.
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The role of trust in building fintech for Africa Yanmo Omorogbe of Nigerian wealth management firm Bamboo talks about navigating government...
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The role of trust in building fintech for Africa

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Yanmo Omorogbe of Nigerian wealth management firm Bamboo talks about navigating government regulations and the role of longevity.
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The Northeast Indian YouTubers challenging cultural stereotypes through mukbang Tribes in Northeast India have long been isolated from the rest of the country. Creators are using...
7 months ago
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The Northeast Indian YouTubers challenging cultural stereotypes through mukbang

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Tribes in Northeast India have long been isolated from the rest of the country. Creators are using YouTube to challenge the cliches that isolate them.
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How Microsoft and the UAE got caught in the crossfire of the U.S.-China tech war Geopolitical tensions have ensnared Microsoft’s deal for AI company G42.
7 months ago
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How Microsoft and the UAE got caught in the crossfire of the U.S.-China tech war

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Geopolitical tensions have ensnared Microsoft’s deal for AI company G42.
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Bringing the Philippines’ beloved mom-and-pop stores into the 21st century Local startups are working to digitize sari-sari shops, or convenience stores, which are a large...
7 months ago
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Bringing the Philippines’ beloved mom-and-pop stores into the 21st century

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Local startups are working to digitize sari-sari shops, or convenience stores, which are a large part of the Philippine retail industry.
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The AI artist who used Bad Bunny’s voice — and shot to fame Meet the Chilean artist who made it big using others’ voices.
7 months ago
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The AI artist who used Bad Bunny’s voice — and shot to fame

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Meet the Chilean artist who made it big using others’ voices.
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Why Africa’s tech talent makes it an attractive investment destination Joseph Nsengimana of the Mastercard Foundation says global companies are starting to recognize the...
7 months ago
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Why Africa’s tech talent makes it an attractive investment destination

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Joseph Nsengimana of the Mastercard Foundation says global companies are starting to recognize the value of Africa’s talent.
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The Indian EV startup navigating short-lived government subsidies Prashant Vashishtha is the founder and chairman of Sokudo Electric India.
7 months ago
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The Indian EV startup navigating short-lived government subsidies

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Prashant Vashishtha is the founder and chairman of Sokudo Electric India.
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Chinese factory owners are becoming TikTok comedians to find new business partners Factory influencers are producing actually funny videos on TikTok, Instagram, and WeChat to increase...
7 months ago
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Chinese factory owners are becoming TikTok comedians to find new business partners

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Factory influencers are producing actually funny videos on TikTok, Instagram, and WeChat to increase B2B sales
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Conservative evangelicals use social media to sway Brazil election The popularity of evangelical content, which often amplifies criticisms of the ruling party, could...
7 months ago
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Conservative evangelicals use social media to sway Brazil election

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The popularity of evangelical content, which often amplifies criticisms of the ruling party, could play an important role during October’s municipal elections.
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Half of Singapore’s e-commerce scams now happen on WhatsApp, Facebook, or Instagram After a 50% increase in scams in 2023, Singapore authorities say Meta isn’t doing enough to stop the...
7 months ago
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Half of Singapore’s e-commerce scams now happen on WhatsApp, Facebook, or Instagram

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After a 50% increase in scams in 2023, Singapore authorities say Meta isn’t doing enough to stop the explosion in fraud.
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Why Kenya has the potential to be Africa’s EV powerhouse Jit Bhattacharya discusses the challenges and opportunities of building an EV company in Kenya.
7 months ago
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Why Kenya has the potential to be Africa’s EV powerhouse

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Jit Bhattacharya discusses the challenges and opportunities of building an EV company in Kenya.
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Bangladesh has millions of e-rickshaws. They’re finally becoming legal Bangladesh’s EV industry will likely grow now, and drivers no longer have to worry about being fined...
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Bangladesh has millions of e-rickshaws. They’re finally becoming legal

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Bangladesh’s EV industry will likely grow now, and drivers no longer have to worry about being fined or having their vehicles impounded.
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Exclusive: Microsoft Bing’s censorship in China is even “more extreme” than Chinese companies’ New Citizen Lab study comes as U.S. lawmakers scrutinize Microsoft’s willingness to comply with...
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Exclusive: Microsoft Bing’s censorship in China is even “more extreme” than Chinese companies’

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New Citizen Lab study comes as U.S. lawmakers scrutinize Microsoft’s willingness to comply with demands from Beijing.
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OpenAI cuts its last and most important link to China A milestone in the militarization of AI.
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OpenAI cuts its last and most important link to China

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A milestone in the militarization of AI.
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Kathmandu is making taxi drivers switch to EVs. Not all drivers can afford one The Xpres-T, made by Indian carmaker Tata, is the only EV approved for use as a taxi in Nepal. It...
8 months ago
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Kathmandu is making taxi drivers switch to EVs. Not all drivers can afford one

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The Xpres-T, made by Indian carmaker Tata, is the only EV approved for use as a taxi in Nepal. It costs $27,000 — several years’ income.
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Indonesia is trying to block LGBTQIA content from the internet A new broadcast bill imposes curbs on LGBTQIA content and other “negative” material, potentially...
8 months ago
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Indonesia is trying to block LGBTQIA content from the internet

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A new broadcast bill imposes curbs on LGBTQIA content and other “negative” material, potentially hurting content creators and broadcasters in Indonesia.
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What global investors need to know about funding Pakistani startups Hasib Malik is the co-founder and CEO of Tiger Global-backed financial services startup CreditBook.
8 months ago
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What global investors need to know about funding Pakistani startups

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Hasib Malik is the co-founder and CEO of Tiger Global-backed financial services startup CreditBook.
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Argentina’s OnlyFans stars are becoming coaches for a new generation of performers Lessons include tips to attract customers with provocative poses and seductive words, and how to...
8 months ago
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Argentina’s OnlyFans stars are becoming coaches for a new generation of performers

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Lessons include tips to attract customers with provocative poses and seductive words, and how to withdraw money from the platform.
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How Tesla’s Mexico plans stalled out When the Monterrey factory finally arrives, will Elon still want it?
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How Tesla’s Mexico plans stalled out

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When the Monterrey factory finally arrives, will Elon still want it?
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As Zimbabwe’s economy collapses, traditional healers are selling wealth advice on TikTok Locally known as sangomas, spiritual guides are gaining fame online, but they face criticism from...
8 months ago
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As Zimbabwe’s economy collapses, traditional healers are selling wealth advice on TikTok

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Locally known as sangomas, spiritual guides are gaining fame online, but they face criticism from their peers.
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Singapore doubles down on lab-grown meat as Silicon Valley backs off Global funding in the cultured meat industry dropped by 75% in the last year. Singapore sees its...
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Singapore doubles down on lab-grown meat as Silicon Valley backs off

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Global funding in the cultured meat industry dropped by 75% in the last year. Singapore sees its chance to become a world leader, backing local and international firms.
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Using AI to build the “definitive” Spanish writing tool Abraham López is the CEO of Correcto, an AI-powered grammar tool.
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Using AI to build the “definitive” Spanish writing tool

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Abraham López is the CEO of Correcto, an AI-powered grammar tool.
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Rest of World’s 2024 global playlist What's that sound? It's your perfect soundtrack to just about everything.
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Rest of World’s 2024 global playlist

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What's that sound? It's your perfect soundtrack to just about everything.
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The most important news from Apple isn’t about AI Reuniting the world’s text messages — one app at a time.
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The most important news from Apple isn’t about AI

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Reuniting the world’s text messages — one app at a time.
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A little-known AI startup is behind Nigeria’s first government-backed LLM Awarri has been tapped to help increase the representation of Nigerian languages in AI.
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A little-known AI startup is behind Nigeria’s first government-backed LLM

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Awarri has been tapped to help increase the representation of Nigerian languages in AI.
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Vietnam’s made-to-measure fashion brands are thriving in the TikTok era As shoppers sour on Chinese fast fashion, more sustainable Vietnamese brands — loved by K-pop...
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Vietnam’s made-to-measure fashion brands are thriving in the TikTok era

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As shoppers sour on Chinese fast fashion, more sustainable Vietnamese brands — loved by K-pop artists and Western celebrities alike — are booming online.
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Using automation to fight misinformation, starting with a menstrual health chatbot Swapneel Mehta is the founder of the Simppl research collective, a group of students and...
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Using automation to fight misinformation, starting with a menstrual health chatbot

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Swapneel Mehta is the founder of the Simppl research collective, a group of students and professional programmers working on automated social media tools.
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The rise and fall of Koo, India’s once-thriving Twitter alternative The microblogging platform — India’s first in over 10 languages — went from booming international...
8 months ago
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The rise and fall of Koo, India’s once-thriving Twitter alternative

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The microblogging platform — India’s first in over 10 languages — went from booming international expansion to near closure in just four years.
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Ultra-cheap meals from China’s delivery giant are hugely popular. Drivers are bearing the costs Meituan’s group order program boomed amid China’s post-Covid-19 thrift economy, but delivery drivers...
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Ultra-cheap meals from China’s delivery giant are hugely popular. Drivers are bearing the costs

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Meituan’s group order program boomed amid China’s post-Covid-19 thrift economy, but delivery drivers say they’re working longer for less pay.
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Bolt’s drive-to-win insurance scheme is putting drivers’ lives at risk Many drivers who attempted to win health care said they’ve become ill while doing so — and still...
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Bolt’s drive-to-win insurance scheme is putting drivers’ lives at risk

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Many drivers who attempted to win health care said they’ve become ill while doing so — and still can’t afford treatment.
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Why China still runs on Windows And what it means for Microsoft.
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Why China still runs on Windows

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And what it means for Microsoft.
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The church of Roblox: How young Filipino Catholics are building more inclusive spaces Though not officially sanctioned, the role-playing clergy encourage young people to go deeper into...
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The church of Roblox: How young Filipino Catholics are building more inclusive spaces

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Though not officially sanctioned, the role-playing clergy encourage young people to go deeper into their faith while providing a safe space for queer Catholics.
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Scan to donate: Brazil’s instant digital payment system brings relief to flood victims As flooding battered the country, Pix became the most popular way to send and receive aid — and a...
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Scan to donate: Brazil’s instant digital payment system brings relief to flood victims

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As flooding battered the country, Pix became the most popular way to send and receive aid — and a target for scammers.
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How Careem went from Pakistan’s ride-hailing leader to stuck on the sidelines After falling from dominance, Careem is experimenting — from corporate rides to price bidding — to...
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How Careem went from Pakistan’s ride-hailing leader to stuck on the sidelines

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After falling from dominance, Careem is experimenting — from corporate rides to price bidding — to maintain its presence in Pakistan.
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How this mental health care app is using ChatGPT to improve its chatbot Andrea Campos is the founder and CEO of Yana, a mental health care app and chatbot for Spanish and...
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How this mental health care app is using ChatGPT to improve its chatbot

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Andrea Campos is the founder and CEO of Yana, a mental health care app and chatbot for Spanish and English speakers.
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What the AI boom is getting wrong (and right), according to Hugging Face’s policy chief Irene Solaiman on tackling racial bias, language equity, consent, and why there are so many AI...
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What the AI boom is getting wrong (and right), according to Hugging Face’s policy chief

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Irene Solaiman on tackling racial bias, language equity, consent, and why there are so many AI girlfriends.
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U.S tech giants are building dozens of huge data centers in Chile. Locals are fighting back Multiple groups are working to keep Amazon, Google, and Microsoft from doubling the number of...
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U.S tech giants are building dozens of huge data centers in Chile. Locals are fighting back

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Multiple groups are working to keep Amazon, Google, and Microsoft from doubling the number of centers in the country, fearing environmental devastation.
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India’s election wasn’t the deepfake doomsday many feared So far, AI-generated content has been more about trolling than information warfare.
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India’s election wasn’t the deepfake doomsday many feared

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So far, AI-generated content has been more about trolling than information warfare.
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Rest of World’s 2024 reading guide Global tech leaders share 12 books to add to your must-read pile.
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Rest of World’s 2024 reading guide

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Global tech leaders share 12 books to add to your must-read pile.
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What’s trending on Spotify in Africa? Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy talks about the most surprising user behavior on the music streaming app.
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What’s trending on Spotify in Africa?

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Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy talks about the most surprising user behavior on the music streaming app.
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Fake news verification tools fail the test during elections in India Rest of World tested 11 leading WhatsApp-based chatbots that promise to help Indian voters identify...
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Fake news verification tools fail the test during elections in India

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Rest of World tested 11 leading WhatsApp-based chatbots that promise to help Indian voters identify misinformation. There were long delays and inconsistencies in responses even for content that can easily be identified as AI-generated and fake.
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Brazil’s flood disaster set off a torrent of AI misinformation Platforms like Instagram and Facebook are failing an early test of misinformation safeguards.
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Brazil’s flood disaster set off a torrent of AI misinformation

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Platforms like Instagram and Facebook are failing an early test of misinformation safeguards.
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The entrepreneur trying to make thrifting truly eco-friendly with AI Nofal Khan is the co-founder and CEO of Swag Kicks, one of Pakistan’s largest online thrift...
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The entrepreneur trying to make thrifting truly eco-friendly with AI

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Nofal Khan is the co-founder and CEO of Swag Kicks, one of Pakistan’s largest online thrift platforms.
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Indonesia has more than 700 languages. Can AI save them? Most LLMs such as GPT, Llama, and Gemini are trained largely in English, but several Southeast Asian...
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Indonesia has more than 700 languages. Can AI save them?

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Most LLMs such as GPT, Llama, and Gemini are trained largely in English, but several Southeast Asian firms are focusing on Bahasa Indonesia and other regional languages.
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What we learned in a year of reporting on labor and technology Rest of World’s four Labor x Tech fellows reflect on their year reporting about the global tech...
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What we learned in a year of reporting on labor and technology

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Rest of World’s four Labor x Tech fellows reflect on their year reporting about the global tech industry’s impact on its workers.
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Meet the “digital parents” giving millions in China a vision of family love they never had Creators Jiang Xiuping and Pan Huqian, a viral Douyin duo, act as fictional parents, providing...
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Meet the “digital parents” giving millions in China a vision of family love they never had

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Creators Jiang Xiuping and Pan Huqian, a viral Douyin duo, act as fictional parents, providing solace to young adults and adolescents amidst economic inequalities and a scarcity of mental health support in China.
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OpenAI is making a risky bet on live translation The company has a stunning demo — but can the product live up to the hype?
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OpenAI is making a risky bet on live translation

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The company has a stunning demo — but can the product live up to the hype?
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Rwanda’s homegrown EV leader sets its sights on Kenya Ampersand hopes to replicate its small-market success in East Africa’s largest economy.
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Rwanda’s homegrown EV leader sets its sights on Kenya

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Ampersand hopes to replicate its small-market success in East Africa’s largest economy.
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The Chinese founder who is betting on the Western appetite for short soaps Mega Matrix and FlexTV want to succeed where Quibi has failed by embracing the allure of “so bad...
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The Chinese founder who is betting on the Western appetite for short soaps

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Mega Matrix and FlexTV want to succeed where Quibi has failed by embracing the allure of “so bad it’s good” shows.
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Jumia Food delivery workers’ final payments are still missing Jumia says it paid its logistics partners. Logistics partners say they paid all the workers. The...
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Jumia Food delivery workers’ final payments are still missing

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Jumia says it paid its logistics partners. Logistics partners say they paid all the workers. The workers say they haven’t been paid.
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Why Southeast Asia became a spyware hotspot A new Amnesty International report raises difficult questions.
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Why Southeast Asia became a spyware hotspot

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A new Amnesty International report raises difficult questions.
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Writers and publishers in Singapore reject a government plan to train AI on their work Singapore's literary community is pushing back against an official effort to train LLMs using their...
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Writers and publishers in Singapore reject a government plan to train AI on their work

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Singapore's literary community is pushing back against an official effort to train LLMs using their published works, part of a growing global resistance.
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Meet the alliance helping Google and Meta fight election-related misinformation in India The Misinformation Combat Alliance, set up by Bharat Gupta, sees participation from 12 fact-checking...
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Meet the alliance helping Google and Meta fight election-related misinformation in India

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The Misinformation Combat Alliance, set up by Bharat Gupta, sees participation from 12 fact-checking organizations.
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Indian politicians are bringing the dead on the campaign trail, with help from AI Digital rights activists have questioned the ethics of using “soft fakes” to resurrect the past and...
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Indian politicians are bringing the dead on the campaign trail, with help from AI

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Digital rights activists have questioned the ethics of using “soft fakes” to resurrect the past and manage the future.
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WhatsApp gives India an ultimatum on encryption Tracing the origins of messages is more complicated than it sounds.
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WhatsApp gives India an ultimatum on encryption

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Tracing the origins of messages is more complicated than it sounds.
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Argentines are recruiting friends, strangers into Worldcoin’s cash-for-eyeballs scheme With inflation and unemployment gripping the nation, a burgeoning network of intermediaries is...
9 months ago
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Argentines are recruiting friends, strangers into Worldcoin’s cash-for-eyeballs scheme

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With inflation and unemployment gripping the nation, a burgeoning network of intermediaries is convincing people to have their irises scanned at Worldcoin Orb centers.
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African universities are failing to prepare tech graduates for jobs in AI Dozens of new AI training startups are filling the gap, offering online courses, hackathons, and job...
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African universities are failing to prepare tech graduates for jobs in AI

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Dozens of new AI training startups are filling the gap, offering online courses, hackathons, and job placement help.
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The TikTok ban is bigger than just ByteDance The U.S. clampdown on Chinese-owned companies won't end here.
10 months ago
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The TikTok ban is bigger than just ByteDance

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The U.S. clampdown on Chinese-owned companies won't end here.
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Why IBM employees in Brazil are suing to be classified as tech workers Unions in two Brazilian states are suing IBM in an effort to be recognized as tech employees, giving...
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Why IBM employees in Brazil are suing to be classified as tech workers

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Unions in two Brazilian states are suing IBM in an effort to be recognized as tech employees, giving them access to better wages, benefits, and profit participation.
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2023 Impact Report The global reach and impact of our journalism in 2023
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2023 Impact Report

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The global reach and impact of our journalism in 2023
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What it takes to raise a $300 million VC fund for Africa Tidjane Deme talks about convincing investors to back Africa-focused tech funds amid a global...
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What it takes to raise a $300 million VC fund for Africa

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Tidjane Deme talks about convincing investors to back Africa-focused tech funds amid a global funding slump.
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Why African tech companies are ditching Google for a small Indian competitor Zoho has positioned itself as a cheaper alternative to Google and Microsoft, attracting the...
10 months ago
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Why African tech companies are ditching Google for a small Indian competitor

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Zoho has positioned itself as a cheaper alternative to Google and Microsoft, attracting the attention of African startup founders.
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The regional flavors of labor-on-demand A new report digs into the social dynamics of gig work.
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The regional flavors of labor-on-demand

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A new report digs into the social dynamics of gig work.
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How RRR’s success brought a wave of Telugu-language movies to Netflix Netflix in the U.S. now has more content in Telugu than in German, Russian, or any dialect of...
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How RRR’s success brought a wave of Telugu-language movies to Netflix

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Netflix in the U.S. now has more content in Telugu than in German, Russian, or any dialect of Chinese.
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How we’re tracking AI incidents around global elections Rest of World is collecting examples of AI being used for campaigning, misinformation, and memes in...
10 months ago
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How we’re tracking AI incidents around global elections

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Rest of World is collecting examples of AI being used for campaigning, misinformation, and memes in a regularly updated tracker.
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The startup offering free toilets and coffee for delivery workers — in exchange for their data Argentine startup Nippy aggregates data from gig workers and sells it to companies like Mastercard...
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The startup offering free toilets and coffee for delivery workers — in exchange for their data

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Argentine startup Nippy aggregates data from gig workers and sells it to companies like Mastercard and Movistar, who in turn offer workers their services.
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This delivery app takes away health insurance when workers don’t meet quotas Rest of World spoke with 40 riders for Swiggy in India. Many described losing coverage when they...
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This delivery app takes away health insurance when workers don’t meet quotas

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Rest of World spoke with 40 riders for Swiggy in India. Many described losing coverage when they needed help the most.
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Chip dreams: Young tech workers are flocking to Taiwan Southeast Asians are heading to Taiwan to train for semiconductor jobs, which is helping to fill a...
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Chip dreams: Young tech workers are flocking to Taiwan

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Southeast Asians are heading to Taiwan to train for semiconductor jobs, which is helping to fill a talent gap at the world’s top producer.
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India’s electric rickshaws are leaving EVs in the dust Little-known e-rickshaw companies like YC Electric are at the forefront of the country’s EV...
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India’s electric rickshaws are leaving EVs in the dust

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Little-known e-rickshaw companies like YC Electric are at the forefront of the country’s EV revolution.
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Shein and MercadoLibre are fighting over vendors in Brazil’s largest garment market After the pandemic pushed Brazilian manufacturers and store owners to digitize their businesses,...
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Shein and MercadoLibre are fighting over vendors in Brazil’s largest garment market

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After the pandemic pushed Brazilian manufacturers and store owners to digitize their businesses, e-commerce platforms began pulling out all the stops to lure vendors.
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In Southeast Asia, Ramadan is an online shopping bonanza An e-commerce battle brews between Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop with the continued rise of...
10 months ago
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In Southeast Asia, Ramadan is an online shopping bonanza

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An e-commerce battle brews between Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop with the continued rise of livestream selling.
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Jumia Food’s shutdown left hundreds of drivers jobless, unable to withdraw earnings Former gig drivers in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda are still feeling the pinch after Jumia Food...
10 months ago
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Jumia Food’s shutdown left hundreds of drivers jobless, unable to withdraw earnings

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Former gig drivers in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda are still feeling the pinch after Jumia Food abruptly exited seven African markets.
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What India can tell us about Netflix’s future Disney, Ambani, and the Netflix niche.
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What India can tell us about Netflix’s future

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Disney, Ambani, and the Netflix niche.
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China is betting on battery swaps to tackle EV chargers shortage Rarely seen globally, there are already thousands of battery swap stations across China.
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China is betting on battery swaps to tackle EV chargers shortage

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Rarely seen globally, there are already thousands of battery swap stations across China.
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Uber’s largest vehicle financing partner is an African startup with global ambitions From India to the U.K., UAE, and Thailand, Nigeria-founded Moove is chasing profitability.
10 months ago
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Uber’s largest vehicle financing partner is an African startup with global ambitions

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From India to the U.K., UAE, and Thailand, Nigeria-founded Moove is chasing profitability.
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Las compañías de autos eléctricos quieren el litio de Argentina. Poco queda para sus ciudadanos. A los habitantes de la Isla Paulino se les prometió baterías de litio para reducir el uso de...
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Las compañías de autos eléctricos quieren el litio de Argentina. Poco queda para sus ciudadanos.

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A los habitantes de la Isla Paulino se les prometió baterías de litio para reducir el uso de generadores. El proyecto se frenó. Mientras tanto, las exportaciones de litio crecen.
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ShopeeFood drops non-compete clause after Rest of World reporting Drivers for the Vietnam delivery company had used workarounds but feared detection. After Rest of...
11 months ago
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ShopeeFood drops non-compete clause after Rest of World reporting

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Drivers for the Vietnam delivery company had used workarounds but feared detection. After Rest of World's reporting, the clause was dropped.
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Scale AI’s Remotasks platform is dropping whole countries without explanation Workers in Kenya, Nigeria, and Pakistan were booted off the AI-training service earlier this month.
11 months ago
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Scale AI’s Remotasks platform is dropping whole countries without explanation

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Workers in Kenya, Nigeria, and Pakistan were booted off the AI-training service earlier this month.
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Meta’s long-standing problem with “shaheed” An overdue ruling from the Oversight Board.
11 months ago
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Meta’s long-standing problem with “shaheed”

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An overdue ruling from the Oversight Board.
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ByteDance shuts down its WhatsApp clone in Africa TikTok’s owner launched LetsChat in 2021, aimed at young Africans and boosted by heavy marketing,...
11 months ago
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ByteDance shuts down its WhatsApp clone in Africa

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TikTok’s owner launched LetsChat in 2021, aimed at young Africans and boosted by heavy marketing, but it couldn’t crack WhatsApp’s dominance.
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The changing face of protest Mass protests used to offer a degree of safety in numbers. Facial recognition technology changes the...
11 months ago
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The changing face of protest

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Mass protests used to offer a degree of safety in numbers. Facial recognition technology changes the equation.
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Reliance and Disney team up to crush Netflix and Prime Video in India Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance and The Walt Disney Company have joined forces creating a hard-to-beat...
11 months ago
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Reliance and Disney team up to crush Netflix and Prime Video in India

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Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance and The Walt Disney Company have joined forces creating a hard-to-beat streaming entity in the country.
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The tech executive who believes AI needs more voice-based learning systems Bayo Adekanmbi explains why voice-based learning is the best way to increase AI adoption across...
11 months ago
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The tech executive who believes AI needs more voice-based learning systems

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Bayo Adekanmbi explains why voice-based learning is the best way to increase AI adoption across Africa.
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Uber drivers are melting amid Nigeria’s historic heat wave and record fuel prices As temperatures soar and fuel prices triple, drivers are having to choose between their health and...
11 months ago
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Uber drivers are melting amid Nigeria’s historic heat wave and record fuel prices

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As temperatures soar and fuel prices triple, drivers are having to choose between their health and livelihood.
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How Prime Video failed so spectacularly in Africa Filmmakers, critics, and users blame the platform’s struggle in Africa on poor user experience, a...
11 months ago
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How Prime Video failed so spectacularly in Africa

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Filmmakers, critics, and users blame the platform’s struggle in Africa on poor user experience, a lack of local content, and mediocre publicity.
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You can’t play on both sides of the Great Firewall What the TikTok ban really means for U.S. companies.
11 months ago
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You can’t play on both sides of the Great Firewall

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What the TikTok ban really means for U.S. companies.
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Indonesia’s e-bike shops are building their own batteries Battery-pack builders chase maximum range, despite safety risks.
11 months ago
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Indonesia’s e-bike shops are building their own batteries

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Battery-pack builders chase maximum range, despite safety risks.
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Portraits of gig workers in rare moments off the clock Rest of World shadowed workers in São Paulo, Lagos, Dhaka, and Jakarta to get an intimate look at...
11 months ago
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Portraits of gig workers in rare moments off the clock

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Rest of World shadowed workers in São Paulo, Lagos, Dhaka, and Jakarta to get an intimate look at how they spend their breaks between orders.
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The Ghanaian founder challenging Google Paul Azunre welcomes Big Tech making AI tools in African languages: “It is good to have some...
11 months ago
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The Ghanaian founder challenging Google

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Paul Azunre welcomes Big Tech making AI tools in African languages: “It is good to have some competition.”
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Catching a break: How gig workers find rest Rest of World asked over 100 gig workers across 10 cities how they take a break between tasks.
11 months ago
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Catching a break: How gig workers find rest

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Rest of World asked over 100 gig workers across 10 cities how they take a break between tasks.
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Why are Apple and Tesla losing ground in China? The Chinese market isn’t quite as untapped as U.S. companies thought.
11 months ago
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Why are Apple and Tesla losing ground in China?

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The Chinese market isn’t quite as untapped as U.S. companies thought.
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Visa and Mastercard are pouring money into Africa From a startup accelerator to funding startups and even investing in telecom companies, the two U.S....
11 months ago
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Visa and Mastercard are pouring money into Africa

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From a startup accelerator to funding startups and even investing in telecom companies, the two U.S. giants are steadily increasing their presence on the continent.
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How livestream realtors helped make Xishuangbanna a boom town Real estate agents turn to Douyin and Kuaishou to show properties virtually through livestreaming,...
11 months ago
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How livestream realtors helped make Xishuangbanna a boom town

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Real estate agents turn to Douyin and Kuaishou to show properties virtually through livestreaming, drawing the attention of out-of-town buyers.
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Chinese smartphone maker Transsion’s strategy to win hearts and wallets in small-town India After big successes in Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, China's Transsion Holdings sets its sights...
11 months ago
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Chinese smartphone maker Transsion’s strategy to win hearts and wallets in small-town India

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After big successes in Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, China's Transsion Holdings sets its sights on India.
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ShopeeFood underestimates delivery distances. Gig workers in Vietnam are paying the price Rest of World reviewed nearly 50 orders on Vietnam’s second most popular food delivery app, and in...
11 months ago
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ShopeeFood underestimates delivery distances. Gig workers in Vietnam are paying the price

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Rest of World reviewed nearly 50 orders on Vietnam’s second most popular food delivery app, and in most cases, the distance was estimated lower than Google Maps’ estimate.
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There is no American Ambani A tale of two tech industries.
11 months ago
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There is no American Ambani

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A tale of two tech industries.
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The entrepreneur navigating fintech’s ups and downs for 15 years Bipin Preet Singh is the co-founder and CEO of Indian fintech major MobiKwik.
11 months ago
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The entrepreneur navigating fintech’s ups and downs for 15 years

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Bipin Preet Singh is the co-founder and CEO of Indian fintech major MobiKwik.
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After dating app murders spike in Colombia, Match Group offers to help the police Tinder’s parent company attended an unprecedented meeting with the U.S. Embassy and local...
11 months ago
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After dating app murders spike in Colombia, Match Group offers to help the police

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Tinder’s parent company attended an unprecedented meeting with the U.S. Embassy and local authorities in Colombia to curb attacks against foreigners.
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Nigerian businesses increasingly skip traditional banks and turn to Moniepoint Moniepoint’s payment machines have become ubiquitous across Nigeria. But the company faces...
11 months ago
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Nigerian businesses increasingly skip traditional banks and turn to Moniepoint

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Moniepoint’s payment machines have become ubiquitous across Nigeria. But the company faces competition from Chinese-backed OPay.
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South Korean streamers struggle with Twitch’s sudden exit The streaming giant attributed its departure to high network fees.
11 months ago
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South Korean streamers struggle with Twitch’s sudden exit

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The streaming giant attributed its departure to high network fees.
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Google’s Gemini problem will be even worse outside the U.S. It’s hard to keep a stereotyping machine out of trouble.
11 months ago
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Google’s Gemini problem will be even worse outside the U.S.

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It’s hard to keep a stereotyping machine out of trouble.
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The AI project pushing local languages to replace French in Mali’s schools RobotsMali uses ChatGPT, Google Translate, and other AI tools in hopes of helping young students...
12 months ago
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The AI project pushing local languages to replace French in Mali’s schools

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RobotsMali uses ChatGPT, Google Translate, and other AI tools in hopes of helping young students learn faster and stay in school.
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How we measured air quality for gig workers in South Asia Rest of World gave pollution monitors to riders in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh so they could...
12 months ago
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How we measured air quality for gig workers in South Asia

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Rest of World gave pollution monitors to riders in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh so they could gather data on what they breathe.
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The CEO who believes Africans must make their own AI tools Pelonomi Moiloa explains why making AI widely available requires building language models that need...
12 months ago
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The CEO who believes Africans must make their own AI tools

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Pelonomi Moiloa explains why making AI widely available requires building language models that need less data and other resources.
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Riders in the smog Rest of World equipped gig riders across South Asia with pollution monitors. The readings were off...
12 months ago
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Riders in the smog

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Rest of World equipped gig riders across South Asia with pollution monitors. The readings were off the charts.
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What comes after big data? A new push to carve data collection out of the humanitarian tech stack.
a year ago
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What comes after big data?

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A new push to carve data collection out of the humanitarian tech stack.
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How an African streaming service dethroned Netflix Showmax sits at the top of the market with a vast library of local content, partnerships with...
a year ago
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How an African streaming service dethroned Netflix

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Showmax sits at the top of the market with a vast library of local content, partnerships with Comcast and HBO, and exclusive access to the biggest soccer leagues in the world.
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The startup founder bootstrapping his creator economy business Douglas Kendyson, a former engineer at Flutterwave and Paystack, has built a profitable bootstrapped...
a year ago
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The startup founder bootstrapping his creator economy business

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Douglas Kendyson, a former engineer at Flutterwave and Paystack, has built a profitable bootstrapped African startup.
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Parents turn to AI tablets after China’s tutor crackdown Tech companies iFlytek, Baidu, and BKK are cashing in on parents who fear their child will fall...
a year ago
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Parents turn to AI tablets after China’s tutor crackdown

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Tech companies iFlytek, Baidu, and BKK are cashing in on parents who fear their child will fall behind their peers.
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Drop-shipping is a lifeline for unemployed graduates in South Africa Chinese e-commerce websites have proven popular in the country and are fueling a new line of work.
a year ago
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Drop-shipping is a lifeline for unemployed graduates in South Africa

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Chinese e-commerce websites have proven popular in the country and are fueling a new line of work.
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Chinese EV sellers found a loophole to export cars around the world A gray market grows for Chinese EVs in Russia, the Middle East, and beyond.
a year ago
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Chinese EV sellers found a loophole to export cars around the world

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A gray market grows for Chinese EVs in Russia, the Middle East, and beyond.
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The CEO helping thousands of women in Latin America launch successful online businesses Zach Oschin is the founder of Elenas, an app used by women to digitize their catalog sales.
a year ago
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The CEO helping thousands of women in Latin America launch successful online businesses

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Zach Oschin is the founder of Elenas, an app used by women to digitize their catalog sales.
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The fastest-growing countries for software development, according to GitHub New data shows a rising tide of coders in Bangladesh and Nigeria.
a year ago
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The fastest-growing countries for software development, according to GitHub

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New data shows a rising tide of coders in Bangladesh and Nigeria.
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Google cuts off an $83 million ghost labor contract Outsourced workers are the first to go when the company looks to reduce costs.
a year ago
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Google cuts off an $83 million ghost labor contract

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Outsourced workers are the first to go when the company looks to reduce costs.
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The CEO trying to democratize cybersecurity Felix Kan on building a bug-hunting platform to enhance cybersecurity for small companies.
a year ago
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The CEO trying to democratize cybersecurity

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Felix Kan on building a bug-hunting platform to enhance cybersecurity for small companies.
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The biggest data protection fight you’ve never heard of Big tech is lobbying around another international trade deal.
a year ago
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The biggest data protection fight you’ve never heard of

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Big tech is lobbying around another international trade deal.
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Predatory loan apps are thriving in the Google Play store, despite ban Google says it takes the problem seriously, but over a dozen loan apps remain available in the...
a year ago
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Predatory loan apps are thriving in the Google Play store, despite ban

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Google says it takes the problem seriously, but over a dozen loan apps remain available in the store.
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Pese a prohibición, apps de préstamos depredadores proliferan en la tienda de Google Play Google dice que se toma el problema muy en serio, pero más de una docena de apps continúa disponible...
a year ago
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Pese a prohibición, apps de préstamos depredadores proliferan en la tienda de Google Play

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Google dice que se toma el problema muy en serio, pero más de una docena de apps continúa disponible en la tienda.
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How to launch a Chinese smartphone in Mexico Antonio Tercero is guiding Infinix’s Mexico expansion, facing off against Huawei, Xiaomi, and Oppo.
a year ago
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How to launch a Chinese smartphone in Mexico

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Antonio Tercero is guiding Infinix’s Mexico expansion, facing off against Huawei, Xiaomi, and Oppo.
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How Spotify helped turn Afrobeats into a global phenomenon The Swedish music giant is pushing to make Africa’s biggest sound the world’s favorite sound.
a year ago
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How Spotify helped turn Afrobeats into a global phenomenon

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The Swedish music giant is pushing to make Africa’s biggest sound the world’s favorite sound.
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Rebel or sellout? How Nigeria’s startup darling became tech minister Bosun Tijani was a rock star in the Nigerian startup scene, but his transition to government has...
a year ago
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Rebel or sellout? How Nigeria’s startup darling became tech minister

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Bosun Tijani was a rock star in the Nigerian startup scene, but his transition to government has been controversial.
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Women in South Africa’s gig economy feel forced to work extra hours for free Women who work as domestic cleaners with SweepSouth, an on-demand app, say clients frequently ask...
a year ago
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Women in South Africa’s gig economy feel forced to work extra hours for free

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Women who work as domestic cleaners with SweepSouth, an on-demand app, say clients frequently ask them to do unpaid work, and the company hasn’t responded to their complaints.
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Why Tesla isn’t worried about BYD Two companies, two visions of our EV future.
a year ago
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Why Tesla isn’t worried about BYD

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Two companies, two visions of our EV future.
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How AI shook the world in 2023 With commercial tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney becoming widely available, AI was used for all...
a year ago
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How AI shook the world in 2023

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With commercial tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney becoming widely available, AI was used for all things wonderful … and worrying.
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Our favorite Rest of World photos from 2023 39 photographers, 31 cities, 22 countries. This is what global tech looked like this year.
a year ago
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Our favorite Rest of World photos from 2023

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39 photographers, 31 cities, 22 countries. This is what global tech looked like this year.
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The best articles we didn’t publish in 2023 Our favorite global tech stories from publications not named Rest of World.
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The best articles we didn’t publish in 2023

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Our favorite global tech stories from publications not named Rest of World.
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23 Rest of World stories that defined 2023 This year, Rest of World published around 500 articles from more than 50 countries. Here are our...
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23 Rest of World stories that defined 2023

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This year, Rest of World published around 500 articles from more than 50 countries. Here are our favorites.
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Four predictions for 2024 It’s going to be a bumpy ride.
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Four predictions for 2024

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It’s going to be a bumpy ride.
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Anxious and online, Chinese youth embrace spirituality apps Young Chinese people are hiring online tarot readers and feng shui masters to seek cheap therapy.
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Anxious and online, Chinese youth embrace spirituality apps

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Young Chinese people are hiring online tarot readers and feng shui masters to seek cheap therapy.
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YouTube is the final place to watch unbiased news in India. Can it last? As Modi’s government clamps down on the free press, top journalists are forging their own channels...
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YouTube is the final place to watch unbiased news in India. Can it last?

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As Modi’s government clamps down on the free press, top journalists are forging their own channels to report unbiased news — for now.
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Why African startups must invest in tech policy conversations Oswald Osaretin Guobadia discusses the biggest challenge startups face when dealing with government...
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Why African startups must invest in tech policy conversations

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Oswald Osaretin Guobadia discusses the biggest challenge startups face when dealing with government policies and regulators.
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How different languages laugh online Laughter is universal, but lol is not.
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How different languages laugh online

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Laughter is universal, but lol is not.
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Global gig worker slang, explained Shapar and amagundane are two types of platform workers their peers can’t stand.
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Global gig worker slang, explained

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Shapar and amagundane are two types of platform workers their peers can’t stand.
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The phrase that ruled the Indian internet in 2023 Looking like a wow.
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The phrase that ruled the Indian internet in 2023

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Looking like a wow.
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The slow transformation of Facebook in India As the general election approaches, there are few spaces where the opposition can be safe online
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The slow transformation of Facebook in India

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As the general election approaches, there are few spaces where the opposition can be safe online
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Japan’s news app unicorn was ready to take on the US market. Where did it go wrong? Former SmartNews employees point to failed product launches and far-right obsession of former CEO.
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Japan’s news app unicorn was ready to take on the US market. Where did it go wrong?

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Former SmartNews employees point to failed product launches and far-right obsession of former CEO.
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Stability AI’s plan to counter AI’s Silicon Valley’s bias “It’d be dystopian if all AI systems had the values of a 35-year-old male in San Francisco.”
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Stability AI’s plan to counter AI’s Silicon Valley’s bias

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“It’d be dystopian if all AI systems had the values of a 35-year-old male in San Francisco.”
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The man leading Kenyan content moderators’ battle against Meta Nathan Nkunzimana claims Meta and Sama fired content moderators for protesting working conditions...
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The man leading Kenyan content moderators’ battle against Meta

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Nathan Nkunzimana claims Meta and Sama fired content moderators for protesting working conditions and demanding the right to unionize.
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Why Nigerian filmmakers are skipping Netflix to go straight to YouTube Filmmakers say YouTube prevents piracy and is more accessible than Netflix, Prime Video, and...
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Why Nigerian filmmakers are skipping Netflix to go straight to YouTube

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Filmmakers say YouTube prevents piracy and is more accessible than Netflix, Prime Video, and Showmax.
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Forget Quibi. Chinese streamers are hooking Americans with werewolf love triangles Billionaire werewolf love triangles, that is.
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Forget Quibi. Chinese streamers are hooking Americans with werewolf love triangles

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Billionaire werewolf love triangles, that is.
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Casualties of the Chip War The biggest threat to Nvidia isn’t coming from China
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Casualties of the Chip War

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The biggest threat to Nvidia isn’t coming from China
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Influencers are getting young Nigerians hooked on online gambling While sports betting is legal in Nigeria, experts say the government should have more oversight on...
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Influencers are getting young Nigerians hooked on online gambling

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While sports betting is legal in Nigeria, experts say the government should have more oversight on the influencer culture.
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Unleash the bololô: Masses of delivery workers set off horns and fireworks at bad customers’ homes In Brazil, workers protest nasty customers with bikes, horns and fireworks.
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Unleash the bololô: Masses of delivery workers set off horns and fireworks at bad customers’ homes

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In Brazil, workers protest nasty customers with bikes, horns and fireworks.
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The war in Gaza is reshaping moderation rules A new wave of appeals to Meta’s Oversight Board could have far-reaching consequences.
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The war in Gaza is reshaping moderation rules

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A new wave of appeals to Meta’s Oversight Board could have far-reaching consequences.
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Running a food-delivery service in Nigeria is hard; Chowdeck makes it look easy Bolt, Glovo, and Jumia struggle with long delivery times, but this Y Combinator-backed startup has...
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Running a food-delivery service in Nigeria is hard; Chowdeck makes it look easy

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Bolt, Glovo, and Jumia struggle with long delivery times, but this Y Combinator-backed startup has impressive tech and rider incentives on its side.
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Inside Foxconn’s struggle to make iPhones in India Chinese engineers are flying to India to train the next generation of iPhone builders.
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Inside Foxconn’s struggle to make iPhones in India

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Chinese engineers are flying to India to train the next generation of iPhone builders.
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Building an app that uses AI to interpret dreams Pandemic isolation inspired Coco Chen to work on the spiritual health platform Dreamore.
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Building an app that uses AI to interpret dreams

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Pandemic isolation inspired Coco Chen to work on the spiritual health platform Dreamore.
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The end of anonymity on Chinese social media Forced to use real names on platforms like Weibo, Chinese influencers quit social media instead.
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The end of anonymity on Chinese social media

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Forced to use real names on platforms like Weibo, Chinese influencers quit social media instead.
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The Mexican senator building a plan for artificial intelligence Alejandra Lagunes leads Mexico’s National Artificial Intelligence Alliance.
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The Mexican senator building a plan for artificial intelligence

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Alejandra Lagunes leads Mexico’s National Artificial Intelligence Alliance.
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How China took over the world’s online shopping carts Chinese e-commerce platforms like Shein, Temu, and TikTok Shop are going global with big ambitions.
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How China took over the world’s online shopping carts

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Chinese e-commerce platforms like Shein, Temu, and TikTok Shop are going global with big ambitions.
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At home with Asia’s shopping influencers In Vietnam, Pakistan, and Indonesia, three livestreamers build well-paid but precarious careers.
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At home with Asia’s shopping influencers

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In Vietnam, Pakistan, and Indonesia, three livestreamers build well-paid but precarious careers.
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How Chinese e-commerce fuels counterfeit fashion in Nigeria “Fake originals” make their way from sites like AliExpress and DHgate to a market in Lagos.
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How Chinese e-commerce fuels counterfeit fashion in Nigeria

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“Fake originals” make their way from sites like AliExpress and DHgate to a market in Lagos.
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Cricket, influencers, layoffs: Alibaba’s risky bet in Pakistan Since its acquisition by the Chinese giant, e-commerce site Daraz has been experimenting to reach...
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Cricket, influencers, layoffs: Alibaba’s risky bet in Pakistan

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Since its acquisition by the Chinese giant, e-commerce site Daraz has been experimenting to reach new buyers amid an economic crisis.
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How Shein and TikTok Shop are trying to shake the ‘Made in China’ reputation Chinese platforms came for global customers. Now they want global sellers.
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How Shein and TikTok Shop are trying to shake the ‘Made in China’ reputation

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Chinese platforms came for global customers. Now they want global sellers.
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What is this thing? Guess Temu’s weirdest gadgets Chinese e-commerce site Temu uses its most bizarre products in online ads. Rest of World tested them...
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What is this thing? Guess Temu’s weirdest gadgets

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Chinese e-commerce site Temu uses its most bizarre products in online ads. Rest of World tested them so you don’t have to.
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Why Meta still needs China You can take Facebook out of China, but you can’t take China out of Facebook.
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Why Meta still needs China

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You can take Facebook out of China, but you can’t take China out of Facebook.
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Apple should tell Indians what it knows about politicians’ phones being hacked The Silicon Valley giant’s muted public response after several Indian opposition leaders received a...
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Apple should tell Indians what it knows about politicians’ phones being hacked

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The Silicon Valley giant’s muted public response after several Indian opposition leaders received a message that their devices may be compromised is doing more harm.
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The chilling power of Gaza’s internet blackout Ongoing bloodshed makes the territory’s digital ties even more important.
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The chilling power of Gaza’s internet blackout

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Ongoing bloodshed makes the territory’s digital ties even more important.
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When Nigeria banned Twitter, Koo had a golden opportunity, and squandered it Even the government officials who championed the Twitter competitor have stopped using it.
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When Nigeria banned Twitter, Koo had a golden opportunity, and squandered it

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Even the government officials who championed the Twitter competitor have stopped using it.
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The startup working to teach AI about African history There’s less historical material about Africa for AI to find online. Archivi.ng believes its work...
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The startup working to teach AI about African history

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There’s less historical material about Africa for AI to find online. Archivi.ng believes its work will change that.
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Investors are unsettled as funding is drying up for Africa’s startup ecosystem As funding to Africa’s once fast-growing startup ecosystem dries up, industry insiders are worried...
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Investors are unsettled as funding is drying up for Africa’s startup ecosystem

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As funding to Africa’s once fast-growing startup ecosystem dries up, industry insiders are worried that the ecosystem is unprepared.
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Gig drivers in South Africa clash over Bolt’s low-priced Indian cars Bolt introduced the cars to bring down fares. Now, other drivers see them as a threat.
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Gig drivers in South Africa clash over Bolt’s low-priced Indian cars

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Bolt introduced the cars to bring down fares. Now, other drivers see them as a threat.
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An Indian edtech that helps students live out their study-abroad dreams Leverage Edu, which has raised $70 million, is among the few profitable edtech companies in the...
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An Indian edtech that helps students live out their study-abroad dreams

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Leverage Edu, which has raised $70 million, is among the few profitable edtech companies in the country.
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What do platforms actually want out of elections? Nobody seems to know.
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What do platforms actually want out of elections?

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Nobody seems to know.
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It’s never goodbye in South Asia South Asians don’t like to say goodbye — instead, across the many languages we speak in the region,...
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It’s never goodbye in South Asia

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South Asians don’t like to say goodbye — instead, across the many languages we speak in the region, we prefer versions of the phrase “see you again."
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Ride-hailing unions in Africa are struggling for traction Drivers’ unions in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Tanzania say they’re no match for...
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Ride-hailing unions in Africa are struggling for traction

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Drivers’ unions in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Tanzania say they’re no match for companies like Uber, Bolt, and inDrive.
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China’s favorite resale app is a youth subculture hotspot You can sell anything on it, and millions do, but it's also become a forum for fandoms and birthed a...
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China’s favorite resale app is a youth subculture hotspot

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You can sell anything on it, and millions do, but it's also become a forum for fandoms and birthed a unique style of confessional item listings.
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