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 — could impact Shein and Temu, but their influence extends globally. | Continue reading


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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 build a future on their own terms. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 3 days ago

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 standardized. | Continue reading


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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. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 5 days ago

Brazil’s push for comprehensive AI regulation

Brazil’s AI bill is one window into a global effort to define the role that artificial intelligence will play in democratic societies. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 8 days ago

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.” | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 8 days ago

An AI chatbot in Paraguay is trying to humanize prisoners

“Eva” is based on in-depth interviews with a woman in prison for drug trafficking and organized crime. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 9 days ago

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. firms are receiving a warm welcome. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 10 days ago

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 more efficient and demanding. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 11 days ago

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 salve to an inefficient logistics sector. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 12 days ago

The secret sauce of Chinese social media apps

Addictive algorithms fuse social networking with shopping and entertainment. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 15 days ago

“TikTok refugees” drove a global Xiaohongshu boom

People far beyond the short-lived ban’s reach are downloading RedNote in droves. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 15 days ago

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, featuring everything from sprawling mines to biometric facial scans. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 16 days ago

Why Amazon is struggling to crack Argentina

The company, which recently launched free shipping to Argentina, faces major challenges from regional rival MercadoLibre and a network of smugglers. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 16 days ago

The global struggle over how to regulate AI

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. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 18 days ago

EV sales in Ecuador are surging despite crippling power cuts

While EV users have been left in the dark during a prolonged energy crisis, many still prefer dealing with the hassle to the high cost of gas. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 23 days ago

Everything you need to know about Xiaohongshu

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. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 23 days ago

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. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 24 days ago

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. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 24 days ago

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 care. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 25 days ago

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 change coming. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 28 days ago

Exclusive: Foxconn stops sending Chinese workers to India iPhone factories

In addition, equipment shipments are delayed, potentially disrupting next-generation iPhone production in India. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 29 days ago

Starlink is now cheaper than leading internet provider in some African countries

In Ghana, Starlink is half the price of the local ISP. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 29 days ago

The little ride-hailing app that could catch up to Uber and Bolt in Kenya

Founder Kamal Budhabhatti’s winning strategy targets corporate clients. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 month ago

YouTube Shopping wants to unseat TikTok Shop in Southeast Asia 

The platform is partnering with Shopee to target the region’s growing shoppertainment spending. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 month ago

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 resources. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 month ago

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 term ended in October. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 month ago

Why so many influencers are running for election in Indonesia

More influencers are joining political parties and contesting elections, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and the lack of leadership. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 month ago

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 | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 month ago

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 Pakistan’s unreliable public transport system. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 month ago

Demand for Starlink in Zimbabwe is overwhelming capacity

Traditional internet in Zimbabwe is slow, unreliable, and expensive. Elon Musk’s satellite service sold out within weeks of launching in the country. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 month ago

Malaysia tightens grip on internet, in blow to online freedom

Authorities say new regulations are needed to limit hate speech and scams, but internet users say they are self-censoring to avoid a crackdown. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 month ago

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 in suicides. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 month ago

When disaster strikes, the world opens WhatsApp

Meta's messaging app has transformed communication in conflict and crisis areas. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 months ago

How WhatsApp ate the world

WhatsApp is already the world’s most widely used messaging app. Meta wants it to be a lot more. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 months ago

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 stood out for their impressive growth this year. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 months ago

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 no government support it can take years to break even. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 months ago

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 takeaways from covering technology in 2024. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 months ago

Companies in Mexico embrace AI to resurrect the dead

Use of AI on images of the dead is unregulated in the country, leaving cybersecurity experts worried about the potential for deepfakes and identity theft. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 months ago

Uber’s big plan for India: buses

Uber Shuttle, a shared bus ride service, is available in two Indian cities. The company plans to launch in three more cities soon. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 months ago

How 2024’s tech trends changed our lives

From AI-powered classrooms in Mali to EV taxis in Vietnam, people worldwide are seeing opportunities from this year’s biggest tech shifts. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 months ago

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 targeted China with tariffs, too. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 months ago

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 with China. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 months ago

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 their performance. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 months ago

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 scarce land more efficiently. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 2 months ago

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 data privacy, ethical quandaries, and the need for specialized training. | Continue reading


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