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On the eve of its demise, Rest of World readers remember how Skype changed their world.
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Investors believe practical AI applications will fuel the next wave of growth, with startups building on top of DeepSeek’s foundation.
Citizens and politicians around the world last year used AI for misinformation, memes, and more.
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Consumers ditch Apple for more advanced features and to support Chinese brands.
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Many immigrants are concerned about the impacts of changing policies and anti-immigration rhetoric.
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An alliance with Airtel, one of India’s largest telcos, opens the door for Elon Musk’s satellite giant to access the world’s second-largest internet user base.
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An analysis of more than 8,000 messages by Digital Witness Lab at Princeton University finds the Meta-owned platform is a thriving illegal firearms marketplace.
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Governments frequently disagree over the names of places. Here’s how mapping apps have dealt with various feuds.
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The withdrawal leaves a gap in support for early-stage startups, as Africa’s tech funding has been declining since 2022.
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The company, which recently launched free shipping to Argentina, faces major challenges from regional rival MercadoLibre and a network of smugglers.
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Big AI companies have come out hard against comprehensive regulatory efforts in the West — but are receiving a warm welcome from leaders in many other countries.
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Over the past 10 years, the U.S. and China have been the most frequent partners in AI research.