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In the #China Pavilion at the Osaka #Expo, robots dance and #AI sings. But on closer look, these companies on display are the same ones sanctioned by the US for trade, human rights, and geopolitical reasons.

Humanoid robots, astronauts, and huge lines: Photos from China’s pavilion at the World Expo
Chinese firms iFlytek and Hytera highlighted AI translation and public safety tech — sidestepping disputes over surveillance and trade secrets.

Rest of World, an outlet focused on covering #tech "outside the west" hires, as their new publisher, someone whose has spent his entire career in #NYC and, as far as I can tell, has no experience "outside the west."

Rest of World Welcomes Gordon Saft as Next Publisher
It’s a big day at Rest of World, as we share the news that Gordon Saft will become our next Publisher. Gordon brings a wealth of experience across media, technology and innovation.

Pretty fascinating - can a chat app with a #Tamil name really be a threat to #Whatsapp's dominance at the #chatapp in #India

Is Arratai a WhatsApp wannabe or a serious contender?
Arattai, Zoho's messaging app, saw a 100x traffic surge following govt endorsements, positioning it as "India's WhatsApp." Its survival depends on building strong network effects, integrating payments and commerce, and overcoming technical issues, as India has a mixed history with homegrown digital products.