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restofworld.org › 2026

U.S. companies back Sam Altman’s World ID even as much of the world pushes back

… The financial incentives breach the country’s data law, which mandates that consent for biometric data collection be free, informed, and unequivocal. March 2025: Brazil reaffirms the ban on World, exposing the company to a daily fine of 50,000 reais $8,800 if it resumes data collection. …

Apr 27, 2026 · Ananya Bhattacharya

restofworld.org › 2026

The next AI whistleblower could come from anywhere in the world

… There’s also the global piece of it: You have content moderators in Nigeria, data labellers and robot operators in the Philippines. …

Feb 26, 2026 · Rina Chandran

restofworld.org › 2026

The global cybersecurity gap deepens as AI-powered attacks surge

… Security “has to work for everyone, not just at the top of the market.” Anthropic’s warning A 2024 cybercrime index listed Russia, Ukraine, China, the U.S., and Nigeria as the top sources of crimes including malware coding, ransom, data theft, and scams. …

May 5, 2026 · Rina Chandran