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By Ananya Bhattacharya ChinaUnited States Global Dispatch 10 April 2026 Chinese entrepreneurs should go global before they go viral The Meta-Manus deal holds lessons for U.S. investors and Chinese founders alike. By Viola Zhou Saudi ArabiaUAE China Outside China 9 April 2026 War in the Gulf could tilt the cloud race toward China Strikes on U.S. data centers highlight the risks of concentration and the growing role of geopolitics in cloud competition. By Kinling Lo Mexico Features 8 April 2026 A Mexican surveillance giant you’ve never heard of is now watching the U.S. border Grupo Seguritech quietly built a $1.27 billion surveillance empire. Now it's expanding into the U.S. and across Latin America. By José Olivares In Frame 7 April 2026 Winners of the 2026 Photo Contest Photographers all over the world submitted images showcasing unique views of technology. By Kate Bubacz and Munira Mutaher India Innovation 7 April 2026 India’s frugal AI models are a blueprint for resource-strapped nations The new book "LeanSpark" examines frugal innovation in India, including how startups Sarvam AI and Krutrim overcome cost and infrastructure constraints. By Jaideep Prabhu, Priyank Narayan and Mukesh Sud BahrainSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesUnited States Tech Giants 6 April 2026 “Data embassies” and safeguarding digital assets during wartime To avoid collateral damage, countries consider ditching giant server hubs for smaller, distributed ones—especially now that military and civilian data live side-by-side. By Rina Chandran IndiaUnited States Global Dispatch 3 April 2026 Will we regret the overuse of AI? Much of the AI conversation has focused on what it can do. Now it’s time to ask what it might quietly take away. By Itika Sharma Punit United States Tech Giants 3 April 2026 Amazon is betting on speed in a market that may not need it Quick commerce promises instant convenience, but it’s driven more by deep discounts and habit-building than real need. By Ananya Bhattacharya India Innovation 2 April 2026 Nations priced out of Big AI are building with frugal models Amid a widening global divide in AI adoption, low-cost AI models that can deliver sovereignty and efficiency with a smaller environmental footprint are gaining ground. By Rina Chandran UAE Labor 2 April 2026 In the Gulf, GPS jamming leaves delivery drivers navigating blind The war has led to mass GPS-jamming, forcing drivers to rely on memory, landmarks, and phone calls. By Divsha Bhat IndiaUnited States Innovation 1 April 2026 “This is unprecedented”: America’s AI boom is leaving the rest of the world behind Tech leaders called AI a democratizing force. But it’s concentrating power and wealth in a handful of American companies. By Issie Lapowsky IndiaKenya Ideas 31 March 2026 Workers around the world are not getting what they want from AI A survey of workers in 60 countries found that a majority of those facing the threat of AI-driven job loss do not trust companies or governments to manage the transition fairly. By Adrian Brown China Innovation 31 March 2026 The world’s largest humanoid robot maker is going public China’s Unitree is profitable, scaling fast, and cutting prices even as most humanoid robots remain far from mass adoption. By Kinling Lo BahrainGermanyIndiaJapanOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaSouth KoreaUAE EV Revolution 30 March 2026 EVs were meant to bypass oil. Now they’re stuck at the Strait of Hormuz The war has blocked the only sea route for the high-grade, low-carbon aluminum EVs need. There's no quick substitute. By Indranil Ghosh China Global Dispatch 27 March 2026 In China, AI is forcing a rethink on jobs, education, and creativity We’ve moved beyond a simple job market shift. By Kinling Lo China Innovation 27 March 2026 AI glasses are catching on in China, from shopping to cheating Early adopters are renting AI glasses for $6 a day for navigation, translation, and school exams. By Viola Zhou IranUAE Global 26 March 2026 Missiles slow Dubai’s tech scene — but don’t shake it Despite weeks of drone and missile attacks, expat entrepreneurs and investors are staying put — betting the city’s stability and business appeal will outlast the conflict. By Itika Sharma Punit and Ananya Bhattacharya United States Tech Giants 25 March 2026 Meta, YouTube verdict can ripple through social media markets worldwide Landmark trial “shakes Big Tech to its core”; complaint argued companies knowingly designed addictive products that exposed children to harm. By Rina Chandran AustraliafranceIndiaMalaysiaSouth KoreaUKUnited States EV Revolution 25 March 2026 Fire risks and ugly designs are stalling EV charger adoption From Seoul to New York City, residents are fighting charging infrastructure over safety, aesthetics, and crowding. By Ananya Bhattacharya ChileKenyaMexicoPhilippines Innovation 24 March 2026 From Chile to the Philippines, meet the people pushing back on AI Individuals and communities are resisting the demands and practices of Big Tech's AI infrastructure — such as data centers and digital labor — due to their environmental and social costs. By Daniela Dib and Rina Chandran IranQatarSaudi ArabiaUAEUnited States Ideas 23 March 2026 The Gulf was Silicon Valley’s bet on the future. Trump has put it in the crosshairs The same choke points that made the Gulf the world’s energy crossroads now threaten its role as the nerve center of the AI age. By Bobby Ghosh IndiaIranUAE Global Dispatch 20 March 2026 The stark divide in the UAE and India war info systems My experience of the tech platforms, media content, and official messaging of the war in two cities. By Indranil Ghosh AlgeriaEgyptKenyaMauritiusMozambiqueNigeriaRwandaSenegalUgandaZambiaZimbabwe China Outside China 20 March 2026 Africa pours $2 billion into controversial Chinese surveillance tech A new study shows Chinese firms and banks are behind much of the continent’s AI-powered monitoring infrastructure. By Ananya Bhattacharya China Innovation 19 March 2026 “It feels like Squid Game”: China’s workers scramble to keep up in the AI race Employees are rushing to learn new tools as layoffs and automation fuel widespread AI anxiety. By Kinling Lo China Innovation 18 March 2026 China is mobilizing thousands of one-person AI startups Under a national AI push, local governments are turning coworking space and data centers into AI incubators. By Viola Zhou ChileKenyaMexicoUnited States Q & A 17 March 2026 Why refusing AI is a fight for the soul Author Thomas Dekeyser explains why modern resistance to Big Tech is a deeply sane response to a narrow vision of humanity. By Rina Chandran Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)EthiopiaNigeriaRwandaTanzaniaUganda Innovation 16 March 2026 Can Africa succeed where India failed with the $40 smartphone? Mobile operators and global groups are testing ultracheap 4G phones across six African countries, hoping to close the continent’s device affordability gap. By Ananya Bhattacharya ChinaUAEUnited States Global Dispatch 13 March 2026 Robotaxis are coming to your city. Are you ready to ride? Autonomous vehicle makers have long argued that their technology is far safer than drivers who may be drunk, sleepy, or plain mad. By Rina Chandran BrazilColombiaIndiaKenya Innovation 12 March 2026 Western AI models “fail spectacularly” in farms and forests abroad Big Tech’s AI tools trained on Western data often can’t recognize local crops, forests, or farming conditions without adaptation to local environments. By Rina Chandran IndiaPakistanPhilippinesThailandVietnam Innovation 12 March 2026 The Gulf war is reshaping how Asia works The global oil crisis triggered by the U.S.-Iran war is making Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Pakistan, and India get conservative with energy. By Ananya Bhattacharya GermanyIranIraqKuwaitOmanSaudi ArabiaSudanSyriaTurkeyUAE Tech Giants 11 March 2026 The Gulf built oil pipelines to avoid Hormuz. It’s now doing the same for data Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE are financing competing data corridors through Syria, Iraq, and East Africa to bypass the two maritime choke points that threaten their digital connectivity. By Indranil Ghosh United States Tech Giants 10 March 2026 Meta failed to flag AI video during 2025 Israel-Iran war, Oversight Board says The board says Meta should have labeled a viral AI-generated video of alleged damage in Haifa during the 2025 Israel-Iran war, urging platforms to do more to help users spot synthetic media in conflicts. By Ananya Bhattacharya China Q & A 9 March 2026 China leads the humanoid robot race — but the U.S. still has a shot Scale alone won’t determine the rivalry that hinges on software, partnerships, and Tesla’s path to mass deployment. By Kinling Lo United States Global Dispatch 6 March 2026 The AI black box grows darker Leaders in the field are openly suggesting that AI safety should take a backseat. By Ananya Bhattacharya Iran Ideas 6 March 2026 Waiting for the check marks: The reality of connecting with family in Iran For the Iranian diaspora, maintaining contact with family requires dealing with communication blackouts, constant surveillance, and the emotional roller-coaster tied to a message's delivery status. By Bahareh Sahebi Posts navigation Previous Next About us Privacy Policy Platforms Newsletter Donate Contact © 2026 Rest of World