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Struggling Chinese EV brands go global to flee brutal price war at home Backlash against Neta Auto in Thailand underscores risks of companies expanding abroad too soon.
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Struggling Chinese EV brands go global to flee brutal price war at home

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Backlash against Neta Auto in Thailand underscores risks of companies expanding abroad too soon.
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Politics and USAID cuts put a telehealth program on life support Despite poor internet and power cuts, Bangladesh’s telehealth service connected rural residents to...
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Politics and USAID cuts put a telehealth program on life support

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Despite poor internet and power cuts, Bangladesh’s telehealth service connected rural residents to city doctors until this year.
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Why Big Tech is threatened by a global push for data sovereignty Countries are forcing tech giants to store citizen data locally, challenging the standard business...
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Why Big Tech is threatened by a global push for data sovereignty

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Countries are forcing tech giants to store citizen data locally, challenging the standard business model of harvesting data abroad while keeping profits at home.
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Dangerous mines: A death at the bottom of the EV supply chain In Zimbabwe, the EV rush has brought a surge of Chinese investment into lithium mines. But many...
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Dangerous mines: A death at the bottom of the EV supply chain

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In Zimbabwe, the EV rush has brought a surge of Chinese investment into lithium mines. But many locals feel left out — and some have turned to stealing.
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Meta’s grand WhatsApp fintech experiment in India has fizzled Despite having 500 million users in India, WhatsApp couldn’t crack the country’s $3 trillion fintech...
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Meta’s grand WhatsApp fintech experiment in India has fizzled

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Despite having 500 million users in India, WhatsApp couldn’t crack the country’s $3 trillion fintech market.
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What we’re reading: Rest of World’s summer book list Spanning subjects from Apple to Nvidia to OpenAI, here are six compelling books on technology, tech...
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What we’re reading: Rest of World’s summer book list

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Spanning subjects from Apple to Nvidia to OpenAI, here are six compelling books on technology, tech leaders, and the promise and perils of artificial intelligence.
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Brazil wants to be a sustainable data center hub. Environmentalists are skeptical The country recently announced its national data center policy, despite worries that new investments...
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Brazil wants to be a sustainable data center hub. Environmentalists are skeptical

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The country recently announced its national data center policy, despite worries that new investments will wreak havoc on the land.
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Taiwan is creating an offshore wind industry to fuel its semiconductor factories The island’s offshore wind ambitions are creating a new class of cable engineers.
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Taiwan is creating an offshore wind industry to fuel its semiconductor factories

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The island’s offshore wind ambitions are creating a new class of cable engineers.
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The hidden labor that makes AI work Alex Hanna and Emily M. Bender examine the hype behind artificial intelligence in their new book,...
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The hidden labor that makes AI work

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Alex Hanna and Emily M. Bender examine the hype behind artificial intelligence in their new book, The AI Con. Below is an excerpt on the invisible labor behind some AI tools.
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Chinese students are using AI to beat AI detectors As Chinese universities crack down on AI use, some students report false positives — and a booming...
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Chinese students are using AI to beat AI detectors

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As Chinese universities crack down on AI use, some students report false positives — and a booming industry of work-around tools is emerging.
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Brazil rules that social media platforms are responsible for users’ posts A new regulation from the Supreme Court holds Meta, X, and other online platforms accountable for...
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Brazil rules that social media platforms are responsible for users’ posts

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A new regulation from the Supreme Court holds Meta, X, and other online platforms accountable for content and user safety, setting Brazil on a collision course with the Trump administration.
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India’s EV king stumbles as rivals ignite a new kind of price war Tata Motors sees its EV market share plunge. A fierce battle for affordable, feature-packed cars is...
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India’s EV king stumbles as rivals ignite a new kind of price war

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Tata Motors sees its EV market share plunge. A fierce battle for affordable, feature-packed cars is heating up, defining India’s unique path in the global EV race.
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Who is most at risk from the billions of leaked Facebook and Google passwords? CyberNews researchers flag breach as “blueprint for mass exploitation.”
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Who is most at risk from the billions of leaked Facebook and Google passwords?

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CyberNews researchers flag breach as “blueprint for mass exploitation.”
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Who is most at risk from the billions of leaked Facebook and Google passwords? CyberNews researchers flag breach as “blueprint for mass exploitation.”
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Who is most at risk from the billions of leaked Facebook and Google passwords?

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CyberNews researchers flag breach as “blueprint for mass exploitation.”
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The people who clean up your TikTok feed are starting to fight back Content moderators say they’re exposed to graphic violence, psychological trauma, and union-busting...
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The people who clean up your TikTok feed are starting to fight back

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Content moderators say they’re exposed to graphic violence, psychological trauma, and union-busting tactics, and now a larger movement is brewing.
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Can the Gulf buy its way to AI supremacy? Middle East nations have committed $2 trillion to artificial intelligence, computer chips, and...
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Can the Gulf buy its way to AI supremacy?

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Middle East nations have committed $2 trillion to artificial intelligence, computer chips, and defense, chasing tech supremacy that money alone may not guarantee.
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India wants its own EV market, but needs China to get there Despite tensions with China, India is avoiding U.S.-style restrictions, hoping for a bridge to...
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India wants its own EV market, but needs China to get there

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Despite tensions with China, India is avoiding U.S.-style restrictions, hoping for a bridge to domestic innovation.
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Humanoid robots, astronauts, and huge lines: Photos from China’s pavilion at the World Expo Chinese firms iFlytek and Hytera highlighted AI translation and public safety tech — sidestepping...
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Humanoid robots, astronauts, and huge lines: Photos from China’s pavilion at the World Expo

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Chinese firms iFlytek and Hytera highlighted AI translation and public safety tech — sidestepping disputes over surveillance and trade secrets.
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Samsung is desperate to compete on chips. Workers say it comes at a cost. Scarred by long hours, low pay, and a hostile work culture, many chip workers are leaving for...
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Samsung is desperate to compete on chips. Workers say it comes at a cost.

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Scarred by long hours, low pay, and a hostile work culture, many chip workers are leaving for competitors, including American companies.
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The app going against Uber by putting people over algorithms The founder of inDrive, the world's second most-downloaded ride-hailing app, is going beyond rides,...
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The app going against Uber by putting people over algorithms

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The founder of inDrive, the world's second most-downloaded ride-hailing app, is going beyond rides, and dreams of delivering education and healthcare through a super-app.
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The global stakes of the U.S.-China AI rivalry A focus on “who’s winning the AI race” can overlook key concerns around safety, governance, and...
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The global stakes of the U.S.-China AI rivalry

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A focus on “who’s winning the AI race” can overlook key concerns around safety, governance, and equity, experts tell Rest of World.
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AI is making health care safer in the remote Amazon At overburdened clinics, pharmacists use AI to catch dangerous errors. It’s frontier tech meets...
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AI is making health care safer in the remote Amazon

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At overburdened clinics, pharmacists use AI to catch dangerous errors. It’s frontier tech meets frontier medicine — with global implications.
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Transsion wheels into Africa’s EV market with same playbook that conquered mobile phones The Chinese company behind 50% of Africa’s smartphone sales now wants to dominate its roads.
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Transsion wheels into Africa’s EV market with same playbook that conquered mobile phones

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The Chinese company behind 50% of Africa’s smartphone sales now wants to dominate its roads.
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Silicon Valley led the quest for driverless cars. But Chinese robotaxis are catching up fast Apollo Go challenges pioneer Waymo’s head start and leads country rivals in overseas push.
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Silicon Valley led the quest for driverless cars. But Chinese robotaxis are catching up fast

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Apollo Go challenges pioneer Waymo’s head start and leads country rivals in overseas push.
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Middle East tech giants are building super-apps to dominate digital life From Dubai to Riyadh, apps are consolidating ride-hailing, payments, and delivery into single...
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Middle East tech giants are building super-apps to dominate digital life

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From Dubai to Riyadh, apps are consolidating ride-hailing, payments, and delivery into single platforms.
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Workers describe abusive treatment in Taiwan’s semiconductor factories A record number of people are leaving the Philippines to work in Taiwanese factories, where they...
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Workers describe abusive treatment in Taiwan’s semiconductor factories

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A record number of people are leaving the Philippines to work in Taiwanese factories, where they face long shifts, low pay, and unequal treatment.
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VC money is fueling a global boom in worker surveillance tech A funding surge has given rise to technologies to track, analyze and manage workers — often in...
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VC money is fueling a global boom in worker surveillance tech

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A funding surge has given rise to technologies to track, analyze and manage workers — often in countries with little regulation.
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In a world first, Brazilians will soon be able to sell their digital data Brazil is piloting dWallet, that lets citizens earn money from their data, but experts warn it could...
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In a world first, Brazilians will soon be able to sell their digital data

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Brazil is piloting dWallet, that lets citizens earn money from their data, but experts warn it could deepen inequality.
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In Dubai’s AI job market, your passport matters Western job seekers see lucrative offers in the booming AI hub, while others deal with rejections...
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In Dubai’s AI job market, your passport matters

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Western job seekers see lucrative offers in the booming AI hub, while others deal with rejections and lower pay.
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Taiwan’s chip plants run on migrant workers. Job brokers run their lives In Taiwan’s AI-fueled chip boom, brokers control everything from paychecks to dorm beds, leaving...
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Taiwan’s chip plants run on migrant workers. Job brokers run their lives

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In Taiwan’s AI-fueled chip boom, brokers control everything from paychecks to dorm beds, leaving workers feeling trapped and exploited.
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Style Guide This style guide documents the core visual identity and design principles for Rest of World.
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Style Guide

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This style guide documents the core visual identity and design principles for Rest of World.
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The math tutor and the missing $533 million From Dubai, the enigmatic founder of Byju’s recounts how he made his empire — and vows to rebuild...
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The math tutor and the missing $533 million

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From Dubai, the enigmatic founder of Byju’s recounts how he made his empire — and vows to rebuild it.
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The real cost of AI is being paid in deserts far from Silicon Valley In Empire of AI, journalist Karen Hao writes about the rise of OpenAI and the impacts of AI around...
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The real cost of AI is being paid in deserts far from Silicon Valley

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In Empire of AI, journalist Karen Hao writes about the rise of OpenAI and the impacts of AI around the world. Below is an extract from the book on the effects on Chile's mineral reserves and water resources.
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India’s richest man can’t crack e-commerce, even with Shein Early data shows the partnership is off to a slow start, as Reliance’s retail machine struggles to...
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India’s richest man can’t crack e-commerce, even with Shein

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Early data shows the partnership is off to a slow start, as Reliance’s retail machine struggles to cement its place in a market dominated by Amazon and Walmart.
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India’s richest man can’t crack e-commerce, even with Shein Early data shows the partnership is off to a slow start, as Reliance’s retail machine struggles to...
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India’s richest man can’t crack e-commerce, even with Shein

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Early data shows the partnership is off to a slow start, as Reliance’s retail machine struggles to cement its place in a market dominated by Amazon and Walmart.
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DJI drones are everywhere. The U.S. may still ban them No U.S. agency has been assigned to review DJI’s security risks, which could trigger an automatic...
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DJI drones are everywhere. The U.S. may still ban them

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No U.S. agency has been assigned to review DJI’s security risks, which could trigger an automatic ban by year’s end.
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How phony job ads on Facebook and Telegram lure tech workers to scam compounds Young Indonesians looking for jobs abroad are trafficked to fortified scam centers, where they are...
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How phony job ads on Facebook and Telegram lure tech workers to scam compounds

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Young Indonesians looking for jobs abroad are trafficked to fortified scam centers, where they are forced to weaponize AI chatbots and deepfakes.
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The world’s top EV battery maker pulled off 2025’s biggest IPO. Here’s what to know China’s CATL supplies about one in three electric cars, with Tesla, Ford, Volkswagen, and others...
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The world’s top EV battery maker pulled off 2025’s biggest IPO. Here’s what to know

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China’s CATL supplies about one in three electric cars, with Tesla, Ford, Volkswagen, and others among its clients.
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Why AI advancement doesn’t have to come at the expense of marginalized workers In her new book, Empire of AI, Karen Hao insists that AI companies don’t have to choose between...
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Why AI advancement doesn’t have to come at the expense of marginalized workers

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In her new book, Empire of AI, Karen Hao insists that AI companies don’t have to choose between exploiting workers and chasing growth.
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Homegrown digital road maps turn into lifelines for West Bank’s Palestinians Community-built tech solutions are helping Palestinians navigate blockades and risks in the...
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Homegrown digital road maps turn into lifelines for West Bank’s Palestinians

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Community-built tech solutions are helping Palestinians navigate blockades and risks in the Israel-occupied territory.
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How Trump turned the Gulf’s oil kingdoms into silicon superpowers in his four-day trip Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE have pledged trillions of dollars in return for access to...
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How Trump turned the Gulf’s oil kingdoms into silicon superpowers in his four-day trip

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Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE have pledged trillions of dollars in return for access to cutting-edge chips for AI development.
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Chinese startups once downplayed their origin. Now some celebrate it.  Following DeepSeek's rise, more Chinese companies are highlighting their roots as they expand...
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Chinese startups once downplayed their origin. Now some celebrate it. 

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Following DeepSeek's rise, more Chinese companies are highlighting their roots as they expand overseas.
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Robot chefs take over at South Korea’s highway restaurants, to mixed reviews Automation is posed as a labor shortage solution, but workers say robots are making their jobs — and...
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Robot chefs take over at South Korea’s highway restaurants, to mixed reviews

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Automation is posed as a labor shortage solution, but workers say robots are making their jobs — and food — worse.
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Why Apple can’t just quit China Patrick McGee, author of the new book Apple in China, on the too-close-to-break relationship between...
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Why Apple can’t just quit China

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Patrick McGee, author of the new book Apple in China, on the too-close-to-break relationship between the world’s second-most valuable company and its biggest geopolitical rival.
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How UAE is shifting gears to lead Middle East’s EV revolution The oil-rich nation is racing toward an electric future with ambitious targets and expanded...
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How UAE is shifting gears to lead Middle East’s EV revolution

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The oil-rich nation is racing toward an electric future with ambitious targets and expanded infrastructure.
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How do you compete with Chinese e-commerce giants? A Vietnamese company is deploying housewives Sendo, once poised to become Vietnam’s leading e-commerce company, is reinventing itself to survive...
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How do you compete with Chinese e-commerce giants? A Vietnamese company is deploying housewives

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Sendo, once poised to become Vietnam’s leading e-commerce company, is reinventing itself to survive against TikTok Shop and Shopee.
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Casualties of the U.S.–China trade war: humanoid robots AI humanoid robots use advanced chips from the U.S. and parts from China. Trump’s trade war is...
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Casualties of the U.S.–China trade war: humanoid robots

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AI humanoid robots use advanced chips from the U.S. and parts from China. Trump’s trade war is complicating production.
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Will India’s new satellite internet rules impact Starlink’s ambitions? We asked five experts Amid rising regional tensions, India's new regulations for satellite internet providers prioritize...
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Will India’s new satellite internet rules impact Starlink’s ambitions? We asked five experts

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Amid rising regional tensions, India's new regulations for satellite internet providers prioritize real-time tracking and border surveillance.
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What Meta’s dispute in Nigeria means for its millions of users Facing a penalty for data breaches, the social media giant is threatening to pull WhatsApp, Facebook...
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What Meta’s dispute in Nigeria means for its millions of users

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Facing a penalty for data breaches, the social media giant is threatening to pull WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram from Africa's most populous nation.
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Who is Bhavish Aggarwal, the Indian EV founder compared to Elon Musk? Ola Electric’s IPO made Aggarwal one of India’s youngest billionaires, but his towering ambition and...
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Who is Bhavish Aggarwal, the Indian EV founder compared to Elon Musk?

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Ola Electric’s IPO made Aggarwal one of India’s youngest billionaires, but his towering ambition and brash management style have come under fire. Sound familiar?
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How China is gaining ground in the Middle East cloud computing race Huawei and Alibaba are outpacing established U.S. providers by aligning with government priorities...
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How China is gaining ground in the Middle East cloud computing race

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Huawei and Alibaba are outpacing established U.S. providers by aligning with government priorities and addressing data sovereignty concerns.
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The Indian company forcing Uber to change its business model Namma Yatri, launched by a SoftBank-backed fintech firm, pioneered the zero-commission model. Now...
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The Indian company forcing Uber to change its business model

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Namma Yatri, launched by a SoftBank-backed fintech firm, pioneered the zero-commission model. Now other ride-hailing apps are rethinking their strategy.
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Brazil is going after social media sites to keep its kids safe Young Brazilians chase social media fame, selling “get-rich” schemes, while legal battles question...
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Brazil is going after social media sites to keep its kids safe

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Young Brazilians chase social media fame, selling “get-rich” schemes, while legal battles question platform responsibility and the cost to childhood.
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Inside the spectacular rise and crash of India’s largest EV company Can Bhavish Aggarwal fix Ola Electric's problems — or is he one of them?
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Inside the spectacular rise and crash of India’s largest EV company

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Can Bhavish Aggarwal fix Ola Electric's problems — or is he one of them?
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China’s chipmakers are catching up to Nvidia and TSMC. Here’s how they compare Restrictions on U.S. chips have pushed the Chinese government to invest billions into its domestic...
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China’s chipmakers are catching up to Nvidia and TSMC. Here’s how they compare

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Restrictions on U.S. chips have pushed the Chinese government to invest billions into its domestic supply chain.
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Why India fell behind China in tech innovation India’s government urges the private sector to take the lead in tech innovation, while industry...
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Why India fell behind China in tech innovation

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India’s government urges the private sector to take the lead in tech innovation, while industry experts say it’s complicated.
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Kenya’s solution to teacher shortage: Embrace AI Kenyan teachers and edtech companies say AI tools help save time, but without widespread internet...
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Kenya’s solution to teacher shortage: Embrace AI

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Kenyan teachers and edtech companies say AI tools help save time, but without widespread internet connectivity, the impact is uneven.
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Chinese sellers and U.S. buyers prepare for the end of ultracheap shopping Temu and Shein are set to raise prices ahead of the de minimis loophole’s closure.
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Chinese sellers and U.S. buyers prepare for the end of ultracheap shopping

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Temu and Shein are set to raise prices ahead of the de minimis loophole’s closure.
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When the world connected on Skype On the eve of its demise, Rest of World readers remember how Skype changed their world.
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When the world connected on Skype

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On the eve of its demise, Rest of World readers remember how Skype changed their world.
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How Big Tech hides its outsourced African workforce New data reveals the hidden network of African workers powering AI, as they push for transparency...
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How Big Tech hides its outsourced African workforce

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New data reveals the hidden network of African workers powering AI, as they push for transparency from the global companies that employ them indirectly.
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Why Vietnam is in the middle of the U.S.-China trade war The Southeast Asian nation has emerged as a promising alternative for tech suppliers diversifying...
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Why Vietnam is in the middle of the U.S.-China trade war

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The Southeast Asian nation has emerged as a promising alternative for tech suppliers diversifying from China, but that comes with risks.
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Foxconn’s iPhone factory is fueling a real estate boom in a small Indian farming town The $2.5 billion “Project Elephant” will be the company’s second-largest factory outside China and...
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Foxconn’s iPhone factory is fueling a real estate boom in a small Indian farming town

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The $2.5 billion “Project Elephant” will be the company’s second-largest factory outside China and create 40,000 jobs.
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Venezuelan migrants relied on clickwork to survive. Now AI is replacing them  Venezuela has long provided the tech industry with cheap, educated workers. But with the rise of...
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Venezuelan migrants relied on clickwork to survive. Now AI is replacing them 

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Venezuela has long provided the tech industry with cheap, educated workers. But with the rise of generative AI, jobs have become less lucrative and harder to find.
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How Starlink took over Africa’s largest internet market Elon Musk’s company is set to become Nigeria's top internet service provider.
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How Starlink took over Africa’s largest internet market

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Elon Musk’s company is set to become Nigeria's top internet service provider.
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DeepSeek and chip bans have supercharged AI innovation in China Investors believe practical AI applications will fuel the next wave of growth, with startups...
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DeepSeek and chip bans have supercharged AI innovation in China

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Investors believe practical AI applications will fuel the next wave of growth, with startups building on top of DeepSeek’s foundation.
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Trump’s tariffs test Vietnam’s role as manufacturing alternative to China The U.S.-China trade war drove Apple’s Chinese suppliers to Vietnam. Now they’re stuck with hard...
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Trump’s tariffs test Vietnam’s role as manufacturing alternative to China

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The U.S.-China trade war drove Apple’s Chinese suppliers to Vietnam. Now they’re stuck with hard choices.
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Tesla arrives in Saudi Arabia after Musk’s tumultuous history Years after a dramatic fallout and a near-privatization saga, the electric vehicle giant is set to...
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Tesla arrives in Saudi Arabia after Musk’s tumultuous history

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Years after a dramatic fallout and a near-privatization saga, the electric vehicle giant is set to open showrooms in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.
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Trump is escalating a global trade war. Rest of World tracked the fallout across five continents Trump’s latest round of tariffs targets nearly all U.S. imports, hitting countries across Asia,...
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Trump is escalating a global trade war. Rest of World tracked the fallout across five continents

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Trump’s latest round of tariffs targets nearly all U.S. imports, hitting countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America with steep new rates and shaking global supply chains.
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Trump’s tariffs are testing Nvidia’s chip supremacy. Can Jensen Huang weather the storm? Stephen Witt, author of a new book on Nvidia and its CEO Jensen Huang, on how the leading AI chip...
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Trump’s tariffs are testing Nvidia’s chip supremacy. Can Jensen Huang weather the storm?

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Stephen Witt, author of a new book on Nvidia and its CEO Jensen Huang, on how the leading AI chip designer is navigating geopolitical tensions around its products.
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Uber wades into a fierce price war to stay competitive in India Upstarts and political pressures are forcing Uber to play by new rules as they reshape India’s...
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Uber wades into a fierce price war to stay competitive in India

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Upstarts and political pressures are forcing Uber to play by new rules as they reshape India’s ride-hailing economy.
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What we learned from tracking AI use in global elections Citizens and politicians around the world last year used AI for misinformation, memes, and more.
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What we learned from tracking AI use in global elections

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Citizens and politicians around the world last year used AI for misinformation, memes, and more.
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iPhones were already losing ground in China. Then came Trump’s tariffs Consumers ditch Apple for more advanced features and to support Chinese brands.
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iPhones were already losing ground in China. Then came Trump’s tariffs

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Consumers ditch Apple for more advanced features and to support Chinese brands.
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After U.S. failure, Vietnam’s EV leader turns to markets dominated by Tesla and BYD VinFast follows its Vietnam playbook in Asia and targets the luxury market in the Gulf.
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After U.S. failure, Vietnam’s EV leader turns to markets dominated by Tesla and BYD

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VinFast follows its Vietnam playbook in Asia and targets the luxury market in the Gulf.
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This is how China skirts U.S. chip bans Chinese tech companies use smugglers, loopholes, and innovation to work around U.S. chip...
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This is how China skirts U.S. chip bans

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Chinese tech companies use smugglers, loopholes, and innovation to work around U.S. chip restrictions
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China’s SpaceSail is expanding where Elon Musk is stumbling The Shanghai satellite company is launching deals in countries where Starlink, X or Tesla are...
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China’s SpaceSail is expanding where Elon Musk is stumbling

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The Shanghai satellite company is launching deals in countries where Starlink, X or Tesla are creating friction.
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U.S. tariffs threaten Mexico’s booming EV sector Despite the government's efforts to protect local businesses, geopolitical tensions could derail...
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U.S. tariffs threaten Mexico’s booming EV sector

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Despite the government's efforts to protect local businesses, geopolitical tensions could derail Mexico's ambitions to become a major EV manufacturing hub.
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What you need to know about Africa’s first AI factory Nvidia and Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa join hands to bring supercomputer technology to...
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What you need to know about Africa’s first AI factory

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Nvidia and Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa join hands to bring supercomputer technology to the continent.
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Turkey’s brain drain is taking its female coders with it As sexism persists in Turkey’s tech sector, women are leaving for less patriarchal workplaces...
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Turkey’s brain drain is taking its female coders with it

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As sexism persists in Turkey’s tech sector, women are leaving for less patriarchal workplaces abroad.
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Xiaohongshu’s global pivot: The surprise winner of the TikTok ban wants to keep its new users The China platform faces political risks and e-commerce challenges in its overseas push ahead of a...
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Xiaohongshu’s global pivot: The surprise winner of the TikTok ban wants to keep its new users

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The China platform faces political risks and e-commerce challenges in its overseas push ahead of a possible IPO.
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Careless People: Facebook insider’s memoir reveals more in what it omits Sarah Wynn-Williams’ memoir is a courageous feat, but it glosses over her own indifference to...
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Careless People: Facebook insider’s memoir reveals more in what it omits

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Sarah Wynn-Williams’ memoir is a courageous feat, but it glosses over her own indifference to warnings from policymakers, civil society, and internal teams outside the U.S. about serious harm to communities from Facebook.
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How a Japanese entrepreneur built Ethiopia’s fastest-growing EV maker Dodai is building 300 battery-swapping stations to cut costs and make EVs more accessible.
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How a Japanese entrepreneur built Ethiopia’s fastest-growing EV maker

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Dodai is building 300 battery-swapping stations to cut costs and make EVs more accessible.
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A Trump H-1B crackdown could hit Big Tech hard, with Amazon suffering most U.S. tech firms — Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple — were the top 10 employers of H-1B...
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A Trump H-1B crackdown could hit Big Tech hard, with Amazon suffering most

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U.S. tech firms — Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple — were the top 10 employers of H-1B recipients in 2024.
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Mexico’s first homegrown EV faces a bumpy road  Project Olinia aims to roll out its first model in 2026 as a cheaper alternative to popular Chinese...
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Mexico’s first homegrown EV faces a bumpy road 

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Project Olinia aims to roll out its first model in 2026 as a cheaper alternative to popular Chinese EVs, but faces several challenges.
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“I need to rethink my future”: Tech professionals on how they’re coping with Trump’s rapidly... Many immigrants are concerned about the impacts of changing policies and anti-immigration rhetoric.
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“I need to rethink my future”: Tech professionals on how they’re coping with Trump’s rapidly shifting immigration changes

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Many immigrants are concerned about the impacts of changing policies and anti-immigration rhetoric.
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Screaming customers, unpaid workers: Inside the chaotic demise of Indian online delivery pioneer... Dunzo was a trailblazer in India’s online delivery sector, but things went awry when it shifted from...
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Screaming customers, unpaid workers: Inside the chaotic demise of Indian online delivery pioneer Dunzo

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Dunzo was a trailblazer in India’s online delivery sector, but things went awry when it shifted from its core strength.
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How Tesla blew its lead BYD took the global EV crown. Now Chinese rivals and local startups are taking over emerging...
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How Tesla blew its lead

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BYD took the global EV crown. Now Chinese rivals and local startups are taking over emerging markets.
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Tesla looks to India at a moment of crisis The company faces an uncertain future in the world’s third-largest auto market.
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Tesla looks to India at a moment of crisis

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The company faces an uncertain future in the world’s third-largest auto market.
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Dubai’s drone performances open new doors for creative workers The Middle East hosts some of the world’s largest and most expensive drone shows, but the work is...
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Dubai’s drone performances open new doors for creative workers

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The Middle East hosts some of the world’s largest and most expensive drone shows, but the work is seasonal and doesn’t guarantee regular pay.
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China’s AI frenzy: DeepSeek is already everywhere — cars, phones, even hospitals Chinese companies, as a signal of patriotism, are racing to build services on top of the homegrown...
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China’s AI frenzy: DeepSeek is already everywhere — cars, phones, even hospitals

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Chinese companies, as a signal of patriotism, are racing to build services on top of the homegrown AI model that has taken the world by storm since January.
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From Michigan to Hungary, foreign factories are facing local pushback Gotion’s attempt to open a battery plant in smalltown Michigan is hardly the first time...
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From Michigan to Hungary, foreign factories are facing local pushback

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Gotion’s attempt to open a battery plant in smalltown Michigan is hardly the first time foreign-owned factories have clashed with locals.
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The decline of India’s largest EV company — in charts Ola Electric Mobility struggles to maintain its edge as legacy players tap into customer trust and...
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The decline of India’s largest EV company — in charts

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Ola Electric Mobility struggles to maintain its edge as legacy players tap into customer trust and brand loyalty.
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How BYD undercuts Tesla around the world, by the numbers BYD is more affordable than Tesla in at least 10 places outside the West.
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How BYD undercuts Tesla around the world, by the numbers

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BYD is more affordable than Tesla in at least 10 places outside the West.
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Starlink is coming to India. Here’s what to know An alliance with Airtel, one of India’s largest telcos, opens the door for Elon Musk’s satellite...
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Starlink is coming to India. Here’s what to know

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An alliance with Airtel, one of India’s largest telcos, opens the door for Elon Musk’s satellite giant to access the world’s second-largest internet user base.
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How a Chinese battery factory sparked a political meltdown in a small Michigan town  The ambitious executives at Gotion wanted to join America’s EV gold rush. Then came geopolitics.
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How a Chinese battery factory sparked a political meltdown in a small Michigan town 

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The ambitious executives at Gotion wanted to join America’s EV gold rush. Then came geopolitics.
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Chinese food delivery giant dishes out deep discounts to win Saudi customers Can Keeta, Meituan’s global brand, sustain its low-cost strategy in the Middle East’s highly...
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Chinese food delivery giant dishes out deep discounts to win Saudi customers

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Can Keeta, Meituan’s global brand, sustain its low-cost strategy in the Middle East’s highly competitive market?
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Why most countries are struggling to shut down 2G Global leap to 4G and 5G would cut off phone access for millions of vulnerable people.
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Why most countries are struggling to shut down 2G

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Global leap to 4G and 5G would cut off phone access for millions of vulnerable people.
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As Bangladesh’s factories turn to surveillance and automation, garment workers feel the pressure Facing competition from Vietnam and Cambodia, factories are using automation and surveillance to...
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As Bangladesh’s factories turn to surveillance and automation, garment workers feel the pressure

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Facing competition from Vietnam and Cambodia, factories are using automation and surveillance to ramp up production and cut labor costs.
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Colombia’s EV sales soar, but battery recycling startups struggle to keep pace A surge in electric vehicle sales has helped drive a boom in battery recycling, but the startups...
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Colombia’s EV sales soar, but battery recycling startups struggle to keep pace

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A surge in electric vehicle sales has helped drive a boom in battery recycling, but the startups face major challenges.
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In India, buying a gun is a WhatsApp message away An analysis of more than 8,000 messages by Digital Witness Lab at Princeton University finds the...
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In India, buying a gun is a WhatsApp message away

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An analysis of more than 8,000 messages by Digital Witness Lab at Princeton University finds the Meta-owned platform is a thriving illegal firearms marketplace.
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Mexico’s new tariffs hit Shein — and millions of local resellers The government hopes the 19% tax will push Asian e-commerce giants to grow their operations in...
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Mexico’s new tariffs hit Shein — and millions of local resellers

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The government hopes the 19% tax will push Asian e-commerce giants to grow their operations in Mexico, and make up for 79,000 textile jobs lost to fast fashion.
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Gulf of Mexico vs. Gulf of America: How digital maps display disputed names Governments frequently disagree over the names of places. Here’s how mapping apps have dealt with...
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Gulf of Mexico vs. Gulf of America: How digital maps display disputed names

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Governments frequently disagree over the names of places. Here’s how mapping apps have dealt with various feuds.
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Africa’s startup funding crisis deepens as Mastercard Foundation exits top VC firm The withdrawal leaves a gap in support for early-stage startups, as Africa’s tech funding has been...
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Africa’s startup funding crisis deepens as Mastercard Foundation exits top VC firm

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The withdrawal leaves a gap in support for early-stage startups, as Africa’s tech funding has been declining since 2022.
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China wants tech companies to monetize data, but few are buying in A first-of-its-kind policy allows Chinese firms to treat data as an asset, but compliance hurdles...
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China wants tech companies to monetize data, but few are buying in

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A first-of-its-kind policy allows Chinese firms to treat data as an asset, but compliance hurdles are keeping many companies on the sidelines.
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Nigerians are building affordable alternatives to AWS and Google Cloud Local cloud startups offer data sovereignty at a time when the debate about who has access to a...
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Nigerians are building affordable alternatives to AWS and Google Cloud

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Local cloud startups offer data sovereignty at a time when the debate about who has access to a country’s data is heating up.
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Why one of the world’s major AI pioneers is betting big on Saudi Arabia Jürgen Schmidhuber says the whole world can benefit from the kingdom’s funding of futuristic AI...
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Why one of the world’s major AI pioneers is betting big on Saudi Arabia

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Jürgen Schmidhuber says the whole world can benefit from the kingdom’s funding of futuristic AI initiatives, and lead to a new golden age for science.
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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...
5 months ago
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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...
6 months ago
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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...
6 months ago
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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.
6 months ago
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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...
7 months ago
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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...
7 months ago
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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,...
7 months ago
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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...
11 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...
11 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.
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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...
11 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.
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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...
11 months ago
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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...
11 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...
11 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...
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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.
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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...
12 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...
12 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...
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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.
a year 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...
a year 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.
a year 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...
a year 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.
a year 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...
a year 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...
a year 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...
a year 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.
a year 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...
a year ago
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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...
a year 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...
a year 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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
a year 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...
a year ago
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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...
a year ago
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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...
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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...
a year ago
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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.
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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...
a year ago
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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...
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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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