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A milestone in the militarization of AI. | Continue reading
New Citizen Lab study comes as U.S. lawmakers scrutinize Microsoft’s willingness to comply with demands from Beijing. | Continue reading
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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. | Continue reading
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Locally known as sangomas, spiritual guides are gaining fame online, but they face criticism from their peers. | Continue reading
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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. | Continue reading
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Ather Energy has earned a place in India’s crowded EV market by designing to meet local needs. | Continue reading
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Former president Bolsonaro claimed 600,000 attended a rally for him, but researchers used the tool to prove it was less than a third of that. | Continue reading
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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. | Continue reading
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. | Continue reading
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