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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
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Western job seekers see lucrative offers in the booming AI hub, while others deal with rejections and lower pay. | Continue reading
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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. | 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
Automation is posed as a labor shortage solution, but workers say robots are making their jobs — and food — worse. | Continue reading
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. | Continue reading
The oil-rich nation is racing toward an electric future with ambitious targets and expanded infrastructure. | Continue reading
Sendo, once poised to become Vietnam’s leading e-commerce company, is reinventing itself to survive against TikTok Shop and Shopee. | Continue reading
AI humanoid robots use advanced chips from the U.S. and parts from China. Trump’s trade war is complicating production. | Continue reading
Amid rising regional tensions, India's new regulations for satellite internet providers prioritize real-time tracking and border surveillance. | Continue reading
Facing a penalty for data breaches, the social media giant is threatening to pull Facebook and Instagram from Africa's most populous nation. | Continue reading
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? | Continue reading
President Javier Milei’s plan includes a new type of nuclear reactor and even a so-called Nuclear City in Patagonia, but critics question its feasibility. | Continue reading
Huawei and Alibaba are outpacing established U.S. providers by aligning with government priorities and addressing data sovereignty concerns. | Continue reading
Namma Yatri, launched by a SoftBank-backed fintech firm, pioneered the zero-commission model. Now other ride-hailing apps are rethinking their strategy. | Continue reading
Can Bhavish Aggarwal fix Ola Electric's problems — or is he one of them? | Continue reading
Young Brazilians chase social media fame, selling “get-rich” schemes, while legal battles question platform responsibility and the cost to childhood. | Continue reading
Restrictions on U.S. chips have pushed the Chinese government to invest billions into its domestic supply chain. | Continue reading
India’s government urges the private sector to take the lead in tech innovation, while industry experts say it’s complicated. | Continue reading
An algorithmic tool meant to reduce bureaucracy is misfiring on complex cases, and vulnerable Brazilians are paying the price. | Continue reading
Kenyan teachers and edtech companies say AI tools help save time, but without widespread internet connectivity, the impact is uneven. | Continue reading
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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. | Continue reading
The Southeast Asian nation has emerged as a promising alternative for tech suppliers diversifying from China, but that comes with risks. | Continue reading
The $2.5 billion “Project Elephant” will be the company’s second-largest factory outside China and create 40,000 jobs. | Continue reading