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 on building AI. | Continue reading
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. | Continue reading
China is changing its long-critical stance thanks to the smash hit, according to Chinese game developers and industry analysts. | Continue reading
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. | Continue reading
Alibaba’s Qwen has been shining on benchmark tests, despite chip restrictions. | Continue reading
It’s the world economy, stupid. | Continue reading
Advocacy groups like AAPI Victory Alliance are using ChatGPT and Claude to reach speakers of Hindi, Tagalog, and more. | Continue reading
As Amazon and Disney step back, Netflix invests in “locally authentic” content to grab subscribers in the region. | Continue reading
Rest of World received exclusive access to a platform that tracks patterns and timing of Chinese online censorship. | Continue reading
Pakistanis are looking for certainty. Astrologers on YouTube want to help. | Continue reading
Echoing Elon Musk, the politicians claim they are defending free speech. | Continue reading
Karim Beguir is the co-founder and CEO of InstaDeep, a Tunisian startup that was acquired for $682 million by BioNTech. | Continue reading
Former employees at third-party logistics company J&T Express say the high volume of packages from the two Chinese companies has become unmanageable. | Continue reading
President Kuo Zhang tells Rest of World in an exclusive interview that the company is bullish about the U.S. market. | Continue reading
President Kuo Zhang tells Rest of World in an exclusive interview that the company is bullish about the U.S. market. | Continue reading
From intensive heat to flood risks, climate change has made the working lives of hundreds of thousands of gig workers harder and more dangerous, so many are banding together to help their communities cope. | Continue reading
Internet speeds in the country have dropped by up to 40% due to the government's efforts to monitor internet traffic, said service providers. | Continue reading
Unregistered three-wheelers big enough for whole families are a popular antidote to the country's terrible gridlock. | Continue reading
Uber launched a panic button linked to state-run emergency centers to keep drivers and users safe — but violence remains unabated. | Continue reading
Put your geography knowledge to the test. | Continue reading
Proton and Perodua are betting on low prices and an emotional connection with Malaysia’s drivers to compete with BYD and Tesla. | Continue reading
July’s internet blackout and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s sudden exit is estimated to have cost the industry $300 million. | Continue reading
The local gig workers’ union defends the practice, which Uber forbids, as a form of peaceful pushback against low earnings. | Continue reading
Organización Autolibre is teaching individuals and companies across 14 countries to retrofit vehicles. Critics worry about the process’s safety. | Continue reading
As Chinese EV makers close, drivers of “smartphones on wheels” say software updates and maintenance are in jeopardy. | Continue reading
From Thailand to Vietnam, a loophole in buy-now-pay-later schemes that allows users to get cash is raising concerns. | Continue reading
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. | Continue reading
Bolt has suspended inter-country requests between South Africa and Nigeria as users book hoax rides to prank drivers. | Continue reading
Test your knowledge of the world’s most popular social media sites, dating apps, gaming platforms, and more. | Continue reading
Students are earning up to $7,000 a month from TikTok duels and using it for college tuition. “Easiest money we will probably ever make.” | Continue reading
Deep in the heartlands of Brazil, Indigenous creators are having to censor themselves to avoid getting banned on social platforms. | Continue reading
“These big companies think they can enter small villages like ours, take our land, and destroy it.” | Continue reading
Indonesia has introduced measures to limit sales of cheap imports on e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop that are hurting local firms. | Continue reading
In a year of global elections, X is making it easy to meddle. | Continue reading
The world’s largest anime streaming service is opening its second local office, working with Bollywood stars, and adding dozens of shows per quarter. | Continue reading
Following South Korea’s lead, Singapore intends to ban deepfakes ahead of upcoming elections, despite concerns of curbing freedom of speech. | Continue reading
Russia’s Whoosh launched in Brazil last year, and plans to expand across the country by 2026. | Continue reading
Under the proposed bill, anyone from local content creators to Taylor Swift could be classified as a “digital news broadcaster.” | Continue reading
Spotify created then killed the podcast boom in Latin America. #stolenvalor | Continue reading
Unlike wealthier nations where startups and big tech take the lead on AI, an Indonesian government agency is leading the charge and focusing on practical applications. | Continue reading
In Latin America, “podcast” and “Spotify” became synonymous; now the audio industry is reckoning with the company’s retreat. | Continue reading
Test your knowledge of the world’s favorite delivery apps and most-ordered dishes. | Continue reading
BYD, the top EV maker, faces challenges in Vietnam, where VinFast dominates the charging infrastructure, and consumers are wary of Chinese goods. | Continue reading
Scan eyeballs first, ask questions later. | Continue reading
Students feel betrayed by the lack of support from these educators who enjoy near-cult popularity. | Continue reading
A crop of content creators are building fame on MrBeast-style content. | Continue reading
Inside the emerging virtual-preaching economy in internet-obsessed Kenya. | Continue reading
Raffy Tulfo’s popular YouTube show helped him become senator. It may get him elected president. | Continue reading