Countries are forcing tech giants to store citizen data locally, challenging the standard business model of harvesting data abroad while keeping profits at home. | Continue reading
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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. | Continue reading
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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. | Continue reading
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. | Continue reading
CyberNews researchers flag breach as “blueprint for mass exploitation.” | Continue reading
CyberNews researchers flag breach as “blueprint for mass exploitation.” | Continue reading
Content moderators say they’re exposed to graphic violence, psychological trauma, and union-busting tactics, and now a larger movement is brewing. | Continue reading
Middle East nations have committed $2 trillion to artificial intelligence, computer chips, and defense, chasing tech supremacy that money alone may not guarantee. | Continue reading
The platform recently launched in Mexico and Brazil, where its fast fashion Chinese rivals already have a stronghold. | Continue reading
A Chinese courier company is out-delivering Amazon — and everyone else — across Southeast Asia. | Continue reading
Brazilians are rushing to buy Chinese EVs before a 35% import tax comes into effect. | Continue reading
Despite tensions with China, India is avoiding U.S.-style restrictions, hoping for a bridge to domestic innovation. | Continue reading
Chinese firms iFlytek and Hytera highlighted AI translation and public safety tech — sidestepping disputes over surveillance and trade secrets. | Continue reading
Scarred by long hours, low pay, and a hostile work culture, many chip workers are leaving for competitors, including American companies. | Continue reading
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. | Continue reading
A focus on “who’s winning the AI race” can overlook key concerns around safety, governance, and equity, experts tell Rest of World. | Continue reading
At overburdened clinics, pharmacists use AI to catch dangerous errors. It’s frontier tech meets frontier medicine — with global implications. | Continue reading
The Chinese company behind 50% of Africa’s smartphone sales now wants to dominate its roads. | Continue reading
Apollo Go challenges pioneer Waymo’s head start and leads country rivals in overseas push. | Continue reading
With tightening immigration policies and rising fears of deportation, new apps provide migrants with resources to stay prepared and connected. | Continue reading
From Dubai, the embattled math tutor plots a comeback. | Continue reading
From Dubai to Riyadh, apps are consolidating ride-hailing, payments, and delivery into single platforms. | Continue reading
A record number of people are leaving the Philippines to work in Taiwanese factories, where they face long shifts, low pay, and unequal treatment. | Continue reading
A funding surge has given rise to technologies to track, analyze and manage workers — often in countries with little regulation. | Continue reading
A new wave of startups promise to automate everyday tasks — from app development to travel planning — better than chatbots. | Continue reading
Brazil is piloting dWallet, that lets citizens earn money from their data, but experts warn it could deepen inequality. | Continue reading
Western job seekers see lucrative offers in the booming AI hub, while others deal with rejections and lower pay. | Continue reading
In Taiwan’s AI-fueled chip boom, brokers control everything from paychecks to dorm beds, leaving workers feeling trapped and exploited. | Continue reading
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From Dubai, the enigmatic founder of Byju’s recounts how he made his empire — and vows to rebuild it. | Continue reading
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. | Continue reading
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. | Continue reading
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. | Continue reading
No U.S. agency has been assigned to review DJI’s security risks, which could trigger an automatic ban by year’s end. | Continue reading
From Colombian roots to global routes, Robot.com’s U.S. expansion signals Latin America’s rising potential in the competitive world of robotics. | Continue reading
Young Indonesians looking for jobs abroad are trafficked to fortified scam centers, where they are forced to weaponize AI chatbots and deepfakes. | Continue reading
China’s CATL supplies about one in three electric cars, with Tesla, Ford, Volkswagen, and others among its clients. | Continue reading
In her new book, Empire of AI, Karen Hao insists that AI companies don’t have to choose between exploiting workers and chasing growth. | Continue reading
Community-built tech solutions are helping Palestinians navigate blockades and risks in the Israel-occupied territory. | Continue reading
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE have pledged trillions of dollars in return for access to cutting-edge chips for AI development. | Continue reading
Following DeepSeek's rise, more Chinese companies are highlighting their roots as they expand overseas. | Continue reading