A look at data labeling startups like Objectways, whose workers record and annotate repetitive tasks like folding towels to train AI robots for physical tasks
where young engineers strap GoPros to their foreheads and fold laundry or pack boxes to teach humanoid robots how to do chores. https://www.latimes.com/... [video] Nilesh Christopher / @nilchristopher...
Ahead of India's 2024 elections, some politicians are using voice cloning tools to send personalized messages and AI songs featuring Modi are gaining traction
my latest for @restofworld https://restofworld.org/... Sagar Vishnoi / @sagarvishnoi : Got quoted in @restofworld on how AI is changing Indian politics. Over last few weeks, Modi's digitally rendered ...
Some designers say AI tools have made them anxious about the YouTube thumbnail microeconomy's future; creators like MrBeast pay up to $10K for a video thumbnail
Creators like MrBeast pay up to $10,000 for a single YouTube video thumbnail, but the rise of AI tools have some designers anxious about the microeconomy's future. Mastodon: @carnage4life@mas.to and @...
Current and former employees say Foxconn has hired ~10K contract workers in Chennai, India, since November 2022, paying between ~$190 and ~$225 per month
Nilesh Christopher / Rest of World : Tweets: @tarykuh , @the_bongrel , and @nilchristopher Tweets: @tarykuh : every saturday, a clutch of engineering colleges in south India turns into venues for wal...
A look at Amazon India's miniTV, a free, ad-supported streaming service in its shopping app, aimed at those between 18 and 25 who can not afford a subscription
If the e-commerce giant cracks the ad-free, shop-as-you-watch code in the country, nothing stops it from rolling miniTV out internationally. Tweets: @nilchristopher and @nilchristopher Tweets: Nilesh ...
Flipkart-owned Indian fashion retailer Myntra is penalizing users who return items too often; studies: 25% to 40% of clothes sold online in India are returned
Across India, e-commerce giants like Myntra and Flipkart are canceling free returns to boost profits. — • BENGALURU, INDIA Tweets: @nilchristopher , @alexgonzor , @webaficionado , and @anupkaphle Tw...
Creators from India's hinterland are going viral on YouTube Shorts and running into copyright issues for “fact channels” that add context to other users' videos
A new generation of creators found success on YouTube Shorts. Now, YouTube is after them for violating its community guidelines. Tweets: @restofworld , @nilchristopher , @restofworld , @restofworld ,...
Experts and employees detail Uber's struggles in Pakistan as it discontinues service in five cities, cuts spending, and faces increased competition from inDrive
Fierce local competition in the ride-hailing sector and economic uncertainty have forced Uber to scale back its presence in South Asia. Tweets: @sub8u , @nixxin , @restofworld , @restofworld , and @ni...
Experts and employees detail Uber's struggles in Pakistan as it discontinues service in five cities, cuts spending, and faces increased competition from inDrive
Fierce local competition in the ride-hailing sector and economic uncertainty have forced Uber to scale back its presence in South Asia. Tweets: @nixxin , @restofworld , @restofworld , and @nilchristop...
A look at Alibaba's global expansion strategy centered on Sialkot, Pakistan, home to the highest concentration of paid sellers on the company's B2B platform
with the dream team @NilChristopher, @megatobin1 🙌🏽 https://restofworld.org/... @restofworld : Just 15 miles from the Indian border, the Pakistani city of Sialkot has a reputation for entrepreneurship...